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Homemade jam slices with oat topping on a white table.

Wild Berry Jam Slice

A delicious and easy-to-make jam slice with a buttery oat crumble topping. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 16 Slices

Ingredients

For the Jam Filling:

  • 1 kg (6 cups) mixed frozen berries
  • 100 g (¾ cup) caster sugar
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • Juice of 1 lemon

For the Topping:

  • 225 g (1 ¾ cups) plain flour
  • 225 g (1 cup) cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 125 g (1 ½ cups) rolled oats, not quick-cooking
  • 250 g (1 cup) light or dark brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 160ºC (fan-forced) or 170ºC (conventional).

Prepare the Jam Filling:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen berries and caster sugar. Cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, until the berries break down and the sugar dissolves. Mix the corn starch with the lemon juice and add it to the berry mixture. Stir and bring to a simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool in the fridge or freezer.

Make the Crumble Topping:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and rolled oats. Using a fork or your hands, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs with chunky bits.

Assemble the Jam Slice:

  • Line a 22 cm square baking tin with baking paper. Firmly press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the tin. Pour the cooled jam filling over the base and spread evenly. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top of the jam.

Bake:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the jam starts to bubble around the edges and the crumble topping is golden and crisp. Allow to cool in the fridge for about 30 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.

Notes

  • The jam filling is made with berries straight from the freezer. No need to defrost them.
  • Both light and dark brown sugar work well for the oat crumble.
  • Chilling the jam slice before cutting is crucial to prevent it from falling apart.
  • Ensure you use rolled oats, not quick-cooking oats, for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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