The perfect jam recipes to make your Sundays sweeter

Jul 25, 2022

Jams are a simple way to add flavour and sweetness to your days, making tasting them more enjoyable and relaxing. In this article, we'll give you a list of our favourite jam recipes to make your Sunday even sweeter.

Jam Almond Crumb Bars

Use your favourite mixed fruit jam to make these sweet almond bars! They are perfect for lunches, picnics, or everyday dessert!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup coconut oil, at room temperature
1/4 cup date sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup mixed fruit jam

Now let’s get baking!

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside..

Step 2: Take a bowl and begin by combining flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder and whisk them together..

Step 3: And mix date sugar and coconut oil in a bowl on a stand mixer and blend it for 2 to 3 minutes. And add some vanilla extract, and egg and add the flour mixture slowly and mix until it becomes a dough. After that add some sliced almonds..

Step 4: Mix the jam and separate the dough into two parts gently press one part of the dough into the bottom of the baking dish and apply the jam completely over the dough, cover the other part of the dough and press it to form an upper layer..

Step 5: Bake it for 30 minutes until it becomes golden brown. Cut into square pieces after cooling and serve this instantly to enjoy the delicious taste of jam almond bars.

Malva pudding

Looking for a delicious dessert that can be made in a minute? Then try out this malva pudding! This classic dish is perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed as a sweet snack, or as part of a meal.


Ingredients

50g unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup (125ml) milk
1 cup (220g) date sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp mixed fruit jam
1 1/4 cups (185g) plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Vanilla ice cream, to serve

 For the sauce

1 cup (250ml) pure (thin) cream
125g unsalted butter, chopped
1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar

Steps to follow so that you can relish the sweet pudding

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C.Grease the tray with cooking spray..

Step 2: Take a saucepan, add butter, milk and vinegar and cook over low heat, stir well until it melts. Remove the saucepan from the stove and cover it to keep warm..

Step 3: Mix date sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in a stand mixer and whisk until it becomes fluffy. Add jam, milk mixture, flour, and bicarb and whisk this mixture to combine..

Step 4: Pour this batter into prepared dishes and place the dishes on a baking tray and place the tray in the oven. Carefully add some boiling water to the tray halfway up the dishes and bake it for 50 minutes..

Step 5: To prepare a sauce, take cream, butter, sugar and 2 tbsp water in a pan over medium heat, and stir well until it is dissolved..

Step 6: Carefully take the baking tray from the oven. Pour the sauce over each pudding and allow it to set..

Step 7: Serve this tasteful pudding with ice cream.

Green mania

Are you looking forward to adding a little colour to your diet? Check out this green mania recipe. This dish is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and is sure to give you a boost of energy.

Ingredients

4 whole-wheat bread slices

2 tsp butter

For the spread

3 tbsp amla pulp
1 tbsp grated coconut
1/4 tbsp cardamom powder
3 tbsp chopped cashew nuts

For the topping

2 tbsp chopped capsicum
1 tbsp chopped mint leaves
3 tbsp chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped onions
1 tbsp chopped basil
2 tbsp chopped dates
1 tbsp salt

For the garnishing

Paneer cheese marinated in lemon juice and salt

Just 3 steps and you have an amazing dish ready!

Step 1: Place the butter in a pan over medium heat and toast the bread until it is light brown on both sides.

Step 2: Apply the prepared spread on one side of bread, sprinkle topping on it and place another bread slice on it.

Step 3: Garnish it with marinated paneer cubes and serve it immediately.

An end note for the weekend

Sundays are meant for rest, relaxation, and spending time with family and friends. That's why we've compiled a list of jam recipes that will put a smile on your face, no matter what. Try all these unique recipes and have fun.