Coconut Jam Squares
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Coconut Jam Squares. A deliciously simple cookie bar recipe that can be made with any favourite jam you like.
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Coconut Jam Squares, a traditional favourite.
Today's recipe is a popular one that you see in many local bakeries here in Newfoundland. It really does remind me of tempting trays of goodies everyone seems to put out at Christmas; this cookie square is very often to be found on them.
This tasty little treat is also a versatile recipe that can be made with any favourite jam. Any red berry jam is traditional but you can use any you like, red or not.
In this particular version I mixed together 3 different red berry jams to use up what was left in the jars in the fridge. I found strawberry, raspberry and partridgeberry and mixed them all together. What a delicious combination!
You might also want to try our recipe for Cherry Vanilla Cheesecake Bars:
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Coconut Jam Squares
Coconut Jam Squares - a deliciously simple cookie bar recipe that can be made with any favourite jam you like.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the centre
- 1 to 1 ½ cups red berry jam, any favorite jam can be substituted
For the coconut top layer
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups unsweetened dried coconut
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
To prepare the cookie base
- Pulse together the flour, butter sugar and vanilla in a food processor until crumbly or just rub together with your hands until crumbly.
- Press into the bottom of a well greased or parchment lined 9x9 inch baking pan.
- Spread on the jam in an even layer.
To prepare the Top Layer
- Beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until foamy.
- Mix together the coconut, baking powder and flour.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the beaten egg mixture.
- Drop the topping by heaping tablespoons all over the jam covered base. Spread carefully and evenly over the surface.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 35- 40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Cool thoroughly on a wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.
- Store in airtight plastic containers in the freezer if not serving them all at once.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
25Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 156Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 25mgSodium 48mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 2gSugar 12gProtein 2g
I have looked everywhere for this recipe Barry since I tasted them at Rosie's Restaurant in Eastport....they are YUMMY....thanks for the recipe...will try soon!
How can I integrate a lemon filling in the layer below the jam....can I use lemon pie filling (cooled) & spread then bake them?
Thanks
I actually made lemon pie filling & spread a thin layer of it over the jam layer then continued as per recipe for THE best square ever!
Great pic and recipe!!!
i made these just now and it didnt turn out right... i think that 1 1/2 cups of jam is too much cuz it was bubbling out over the sides... i also baked it at 300 degrees cuz the top was browning before the bottom was cooking... it turned out to be mush and im disapointed... i dont know what im doing wrong :S
I made these yesterday. They turned out awesome but I had a bit of a problem with the tops cracking when I cut them. Any suggestions?
I always line my pans with parchment paper and then lift the whole batch out before cutting them with a long bladed knife on a cutting board. Cutting them in the pan appears to be your issue.
Cooling them fully is also essential.
Ever tried it with sweetened coconut, instead of plain with added sugar? Going to give these a shot tomorrow. They look grea.
I found that a slight layer of the top of these cookies came off when I cut them out. What did I do wrong?
I took them out just as they were turning brown.
Perhaps a little under baked?
I am going to try them again.i will put them on a lower rack this time so they don't brown too quickly.
Hi Barry, I've been looking for a recipe of a square that has a bottom, and the partridgeberries are left whole. Do you have any ideas. Would appreciate any ideas you have. Thanks
Never made them like that before, Sorry.
Made the Coconut Jam Squares and followed recipe to the letter. They were delicious! That being said, here are a couple alterations I'll try when I make them again this afternoon:
1. Used 1.5 (1 1/2) cups of raspberry jam the first time, but will use just 0.75 (3/4 cup) this time.
2. Instead of 2 eggs as listed for the coconut topping, I will use just the 2 egg WHITES.
Also, I used a 8x11 glass baking dish instead of the 9x9 called for in the recipe, and kept the baking temperature at 350°. The bottom was done to perfection. The top was fine, though a bit crusty, which is what I hope to avoid by using just the whites of the eggs.
Wish me luck! 😉