Best 9 Jam Squares Recipes

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Jam squares are a classic jam-filled pastry that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite jam or preserves. The combination of sweet jam and flaky pastry makes them irresistible. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dessert or a special treat to share with friends and family, jam squares are sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and memorable treat that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

OATMEAL JAM SQUARES



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A layered treat, with the sweet taste of fruit combined with the crunch and wholesomeness of the oat mixture.

Provided by ACINOREV

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups rolled oats
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the walnuts. Set aside 2 cups of the mixture. Press remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread preserves over the base and crumble the reserved oat mixture over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 200.4 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

SHORTBREAD JAM SQUARES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: butter, caster sugar, egg, oil, vanilla extract, plain flour, baking powder, blackcurrant jam, icing sugar

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 9 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
¼ cup caster sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2.5 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ cups blackcurrant jam
icing sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180˚C (350˚F).
  • In a bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until combined.
  • Whisk in the egg, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix in the baking powder and 250 grams (2 cups) of the flour with a spoon until combined.
  • Bring the mixture together using your hands to make a dough.
  • Spray a 23 centimeter (9 inch) square baking tray with cooking oil. Spread out half of the dough on the tray.
  • Prick the dough with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming while baking.
  • Spread the blackcurrant jam on top.
  • With the remaining dough, mix in the remaining flour and rub with your fingers to make a crumb like texture.
  • Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the jam.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  • Leave to cool for around 20 minutes, the jam will be hot!
  • Sieve icing sugar on top.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 20 grams

WARREN'S OATMEAL JAM SQUARES



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At 102, I still love to bake. I make these bars in my toaster oven for my fellow residents at our assisted living home. -Warren Patrick, Townshend, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 squares.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry jam or jam of your choice
4 whole graham crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, mix melted butter and vanilla; add to oat mixture, stirring until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping., Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Spread jam over top to within 1/2 in. of edges. Add crushed graham crackers to reserved topping; sprinkle over jam., Bake 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

JAM AND SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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Provided by Lauren Chattman

Categories     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Strawberry     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 tablespoons strawberry, raspberry, or cherry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place oven racks in the bottom third and top third of the oven. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, making sure the foil is tucked into all the corners and that there is at least 1 inch overhanging the top of the pan.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Combine the butter and sugar in a medium-size mixing blow and cream together with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in the egg. Stir in the vanilla extract. Stir in the flour mixture.
  • Use a spatula to smooth half the mixture in an even layer across the bottom of the pan. Place the bowl in the freezer, along with the bowl containing the remaining half of the shortbread dough, for 15 minutes to firm up.
  • Remove the pan from the freezer and spread the preserves in an even layer on top of the dough. Pinch off pieces of the remaining dough and scatter them evenly over the jam.
  • Place the pan on the bottom oven rack and bake for 20 minutes. Transfer the pan to the top rack and bake until the top is ight golden, another 5 to 10 minutes. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Grasping the overhanging foil on either side of the pan, lift out the squares and place them on a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares. Jam and shortbread squares will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.

GRAHAM-FLOUR AND JAM PASTRY SQUARES



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Kids and adults alike will love these better-for-you toaster pastries made with whole-wheat graham flour.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat graham flour, such as Bob's Red Mill
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
4 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon ice water
1 cup raspberry jam
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Pulse flours and salt in a food processor to combine. Add butter and cream cheese and pulse until small pieces remain. Add ice water and pulse until dough just starts to clump together.
  • Turn out dough (it will be crumbly) onto a clean work surface and divide in half. Wrap each in a piece of plastic wrap and press to form a flat rectangle. Refrigerate dough until firm, at least 20 minutes and up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out each rectangle on a lightly floured piece of parchment to a 10-by-14 1/2-inch rectangle. Transfer one rectangle (with parchment) to a baking sheet. Spread jam on top, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Roll up remaining rectangle on rolling pin, then unroll on top of first rectangle. Press edges together, then use a crimped pastry wheel to trim all around. Brush beaten egg over top, then use a paring knife to cut a few vents in top crust. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Bake until golden and jam is bubbling up through vents, about 35 minutes. Let cool completely on baking sheet on a wire rack. Pastry can be stored, covered in plastic, up to 1 day before glazing and cutting.
  • Whisk together confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon milk in a small bowl; if mixture is too thick to pour, add more milk, a drop at a time. Drizzle icing over top of pastry, then let set at least 10 minutes before cutting into 12 squares, 3 across short side, 4 down long side.

STRAWBERRY JAM SQUARES



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These cookies are wonderful, and great for the holidays too. They are extremely rich, so cut them into small squares.

Provided by Charmed

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h30m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
2 cups unsifted flour
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
3/4 cup strawberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • You will need an 8x8" ungreased baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, and then beat in the egg yolks.
  • Stir in the flour and nuts gradually.
  • Form the dough into a ball and cut in half.
  • Wrap half the dough in plastic wrap and put in the freezer while you work with the first half.
  • Pat the dough evenly into an 8x8" pan.
  • Stir the jam to soften, and spread on the dough in the pan.
  • Remove the remaining dough from the freezer and roll out between 2 pieces of plastic wrap into an 8x8" square.
  • Lay the dough on top of the jam in the pan.
  • Bake at 325F for 55-60 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Cut into small squares as this is very sweet and rich.
  • I usually slice 6 sections each way for 36 cookies.

JAM SQUARES



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This is a very old recipe that I found in my grandmother's recipe box. These are fabulous! :-) I like them best with strawberry preserves, but you can try them with others. Just make sure you use PRESERVES!

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 30 small bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups quick oats
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup strawberry preserves (or any preserves you desire)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
  • Stir in oats and brown sugar.
  • Cut butter into this mixture until crumbly; pat 2/3 of crumbs in an 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish; spread with preserves; top with remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Cut into small squares (makes approximately 2 1/2 dozen).

PASSOVER JAM MERINGUE SQUARES



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Easiest of recipes and everyone loves them!

Provided by Jrosen36

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Meringue Cookies

Time 1h20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs, separated
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 cup matzo cake meal
1 cup potato starch
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot jam
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk egg yolks, vegetable oil, and 1 cup sugar in a bowl until thoroughly combined; stir matzo cake meal and potato starch into egg yolk mixture to make a workable dough. Press dough into an 11x17-inch baking pan. Transfer apricot jam to a bowl and stir until spreadable; spoon jam onto crust and spread in an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Beat egg whites in a bowl until frothy, using an electric mixer. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar and cinnamon until meringue forms glossy, sharp peaks. Fold walnuts into meringue and spread over jam layer, covering jam and crust completely.
  • Return to oven and bake until meringue is lightly golden brown and crust is set, about 20 more minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into squares with a sharp knife. As you cut, you might want to wash the sharp knife every once in awhile, as the meringue sticks to the knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 10.9 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

WHOLE GRAIN JAM SQUARES



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Make and share this Whole Grain Jam Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Momma Mia

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole oats
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour or 1 3/4 cups pastry flour
1 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup strawberry jam

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except jam in a bowl. Beat ingredients at low speed until crumbly. Reserve 2 cups of this mixture. Press mixture firmly into bottom of greased 13x9 pan. Spread jam in a thin layer across pressed mixture. Now evenly sprinkle the reserved 2 cups across the top of jam. Bake 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit in pan or glass dish to cool for about 15 minutes and than cut into squares before cookie bar is completely cooled.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit: This will ensure that your jam squares are bursting with flavor.
  • Don't overcook the jam: Overcooked jam will be thick and sticky, and it won't spread as easily.
  • Let the jam cool completely before assembling the squares: This will help to prevent the jam from seeping out of the squares.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the squares: This will help to prevent the squares from crumbling.
  • Serve the squares warm or at room temperature: Jam squares are best enjoyed when they are slightly warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Jam squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of flavors to choose from, there's sure to be a jam square recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give jam squares a try!

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