The last couple of months have been incredibly busy ones for me at work as we’ve been running some rather extensive community consultation (involving lots of Saturday and evening work) but that is all now over, so we celebrated with an afternoon tea! I always like to bake something to take along but wanted to keep things simple (I had been working half the weekend after all!) so a classic coconut jam slice seemed the perfect choice!
The beauty of this slice is that it is made up of ingredients you are almost guaranteed to have in your pantry already, so it’s great for a last minute baking session! Now, over to the recipe!
I slightly tweaked a recipe I found on Taste (it’s a classic for a reason!)
Ingredients List
- 2 cups plain flour
- 3/4 cup caster sugar
- 125g butter (chilled and chopped)
- 3 eggs
- 1tsp vanilla essence
- 1 cup jam
- 2 cups coconut flakes
- Zest of 1 large lemon
Steps
- Preheat oven to 180C
- Combine the flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter in a food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs
- Add one egg and the vanilla and process until it forms a dough
- Line a slice pan and press the dough into the pan then bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden
- Spread over the jam
- Whisk the remaining 2 eggs with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar then add the coconut and lemon
- Spoon over the jam and spread evenly
- Bake for 25 minutes, until golden. Cool completely in the pan then cut into pieces
- Enjoy!
You can use any jam that you have on hand, or even make your own! I whipped up some more chia jam using just strawberries this time which is a great option if you have excess fruit on hand, or want to avoid using expensive, fancy jams in a slice! You could even use lemon curd in place of the jam – in fact I might have to get some curd off my mum so I can give that a try next time (her lemon trees are amazing!).
This coconut jam slice was definitely well received by my colleagues and given how easy it is to whip up it’s an excellent option to keep in mind for your next afternoon tea too! It’s hard to beat an old-fashioned classic and this coconut jam slice sure is a classic.
Have you been baking recently? Maybe try this coconut jam slice next time!
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I Spy Plum Pie is Liz, an early 30s kiwi-born, Melbourne raised girl who is passionate about the environment and sustainability, food, exploring and learning new things. Join me on my journey to a happy, sustainable life!
merilyn
October 12, 2015 at 3:47 pm (9 years ago)your photos are fantastic thanks liz!
my mother used to bake that slice and it was delicious!
I try not to eat these goodies!
love m:)X
I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
October 23, 2015 at 10:35 am (9 years ago)I try not too super often either, but sometimes a treat is required I reckon! xx
vegeTARAian
October 12, 2015 at 6:49 pm (9 years ago)Oh how I love a coconut jam slice, it reminds me of my childhood! I’ve actually been dreaming up a way I can make a version without eggs and you’ve inspired me to get onto it!
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
October 23, 2015 at 10:35 am (9 years ago)Ooh I’d love to see what you come up with xx
Kim @ Land of Zonkt
October 17, 2015 at 1:05 pm (9 years ago)I was addicted to coconut jam slice when I was pregnant and cheesecake! lol
Not the best thing when pregnant, all that extra lumps not needed lol.
But I love that the occasions I do have it takes me back to a pretty special time in my life.
Thank you for linking up to this weeks FFF Party. xx
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
October 23, 2015 at 10:37 am (9 years ago)Oh what a lovely memory! It’s such a simple but delicious slice, which makes it hard to beat in my books!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make
October 18, 2015 at 7:28 pm (9 years ago)You can’t go wrong with a Coconut Jam Slice! Your recipe looks delicious, I love your photos!
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
October 23, 2015 at 10:38 am (9 years ago)Thanks Lauren!