Eric loves runny jam. It's usually thicker than syrup and he considers it much easier to bake with than regular jam. Plus, it's easier to use on waffles with yogurt. Plus it's good without the waffles on yogurt. Or ice cream.
And all sorts of other things.
Like this riff on Lemon Bars. Only they're not Lemon Bars, they're Elaeagnus Orange Ginger Marmalade Bars. Because that jam never quite firmed up all the way. A perfect chance to experiment with some new recipes! And these are amazing. They disappeared fast!
Eric's Jam Squares: Elaeagnus Orange Ginger Marmalade Bars
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Crust:- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pint jam [or 2 jars, 8 oz. each]
Mix the butter, sugar and flour well. Eric used a food processor. Press the crust into the bottom of a 9x9 square pan. Bake empty crust until golden - 15 minutes or so.
While the crust is in the oven, beat the eggs, flour and jam together well. When the crust is done, pour the filling in and bake for an additional 20 - 25 minutes. Keep an eye on it; you don't want it to brown.
Remove from oven and cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Want the recipe for the Elaeagnus Orange Ginger Marmalade and a whole lot of other terrific jam recipes? Check out my ebook: A Simple Jar of Jam at www.rurification.etsy.com. You can preview the book by clicking the link on the sidebar.