Peanut Butter and Jelly Slice Sandwiches
You may have noticed by now that I do love to play with American style flavor favorites, (see my Devils Food Cake, Chocolate Bacon Cake with Maple Frosting, Spiced Pumpkin Pie, Hummingbird Cake to name a few). The whole savory and sweet combo they commonly serve is so interesting, something we don’t see much in Australia.
One thing I have yet to experiment with is their famous peanut and jelly (jam in AUS) sandwich, I don’t even think I have ever tasted one in my life.
So true Ella style instead of first tasting I threw myself into experimenting with this concept to incorporate these 2 key ingredients in a sweet baking tread.
I must say I attempted 3 versions of this…Originally I made a 3 layered slice with a peanut butter, a jelly and a white chocolate crumble topping slice. I wasn’t happy with this so I attempted it again with just the 2 layers and omitted the crumble layer – as suspected the jam turned into a toffee texture without the crumble layer to protect it.
As the peanut layer was absolutely delectable and satisfying I decided to slice pieces in half like 2 pieces of bread and with thick jelly (jam) placed in the center to sandwich the peanut slice together.
Outcome…better that expected – absolutely scrumptious! Best part (bar the taste) this is sooo easy to make! Below is the recipe to me easy Peanut Butter and Jelly Slice Sandwiches.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter
- ½ brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 300g peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsn vanilla extract
- 1 + 1/2cup plain flour
- ½ tsn baking powder
- ½ tsn salt
- ½ tsn cinnamon
- 1/2 cup thick raspberry jam
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 175c and line a 20cm square baking tray with baking paper.
- In a bowl using electric beaters beat butter and sugar for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Add the peanut butter, egg and vanilla essence, beat.
- In another bowl mix together the flour, powder, salt and cinnamon.
- Using a spoon carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet mix until just combined.
- Spoon the mix into the tray and smooth out.
- Cook for 35 minutes or until golden.
- Allow the slice to fully cool then cut the slice horizontally through the middle.
- Place the bottom layer back into the tray and spoon the thick jam to cover the bottom layer.
- Place the second layer on the top of the jam to create a peanut slice sandwich with jam in the centre.
- Allow to set in the fridge for 2 hours before removing from the tray and cutting the slice into bars.
Notes:
- You can use whatever flavor jam you prefer, though raspberry is the most traditional.
- The jam does need to be quite thick. If its not heat it in the microwave or on the stove until bubbling hot then whisk in 1 tsn of gelatine powder. Allow to cool, then follow on from step 9.
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