Name: Jam and coconut slice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 90 gram unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar; 1 egg; 1/3 cup (50g) self-raising flour; 2/3 cup (100g) plain flour; 1/2 cup (160g) raspberry jam, warmed; Topping; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar; 2 cup (180g) desiccated coconut

Jam and coconut slice

Cut yourself a slice of this divine slice for morning tea. Oozing raspberry jam is wonderfully sandwiched between crumbly, golden pastry and a sweet, coconut crust.

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Makes 24 pieces

Prep

25M

Cook

35M

Total

Whether these were whipped up on the weekend by your nana or you spot them in a cafe cabinet, can you really go past a cheeky slice of jam and coconut slice?

This is actually such a great recipe to have on hand – it really only uses pantry and fridge staples and is so quick to prepare. This is perfect for morning or afternoon tea, or even a school lunchbox treat.

Looking for other slice recipes? Try some of our lovely lemon slice recipes or our round-up of classic New Zealand biscuit and slice recipes.

Ingredients

90 gram unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar

1 egg

1/3 cup (50g) self-raising flour

2/3 cup (100g) plain flour

1/2 cup (160g) raspberry jam, warmed

Topping

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar

2 cup (180g) desiccated coconut

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease and line base and sides of a 20 x 30cm slice pan, extending paper above the rim at long sides for handles.

Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in small bowl until pale and creamy. Add egg and beat until combined. Stir in flours. Spoon mixture into prepared pan and smooth surface. Spread jam over slice base in pan.

To make topping: Combine egg, sugar and coconut in a medium bowl. Spread topping over slice.

Bake 35-40 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven. Cool completely in pan. Cut slice into squares to serve.

Do I have to use raspberry jam?

Not at all! We love the classic flacour of the raspberry jam and coconut, but you could try any jam that you have.

Can you freeze this recipe?

You can slice up and individually wrap pieces of this slice – but if you store in an airtight container it should keep well for a few days.

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