Fragrant Coconut Jam Drops filled with rich raspberry jam, eaten two at a time, crumbs dropping to the floor as you knock back your favourite coffee, or glass of milk!
Are Jam Drops The Same As Thumbprint Cookies?
Yes, they are very similar. In Australia we call them Jam Drops, and if you're in the U.S. you probably know them as Thumbprint Cookies. Essentially they are a cookie with jam in the centre.
Basically you use your thumb or knuckle to press in the middle of the dough (without going al lteh way through) and then fill the with your favourite jam. Don't overfill it though as it will spill over when it heats. Generally, filling the hole with 2/3 is good.
Jams to try:
- Strawberry Jam
- Blackberry Jam
- Blueberry Jam
- Raspberry Jam
- Apricot Jam
- Fig Jam
TIP: When selecting your jam, make sure to read the label to make sure you buy one that doesn't contains loads of additional added sugars. Ideally, try and get one without added sugars, or one that is naturally sweetened.
What Makes These Coconut Jam Drops Healthy?
- They're free from refined sugars
- They are made with spelt flour, a non wheat flour which is more nutritious than ordinary highly processed white flour.
- They have fewer calories, more protein content and are easier to digest than store bought jam drops
One of the things I think that really make these jam drops a winner is the addition of the coconut. It adds texture, moistness and gives the most amazing aroma when you lift the lid off the container and coconut wafts out and hits you.
More Fruit Snacks:
- Apricot Glazed Apple Rose Pastry
- Mango Bliss Balls
- Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Chocolate Coconut Date Balls
What's in Coconut jam Drops
This recipe makes a big batch of coconut jam drops - 25 to be exact.
- Spelt Flour
- Melted butter
- Unsweetened desicated Coconut
- Granulated sweetener that measures like sugar (like Lakanto Monkfruit or Natvia Stevia)
- Egg
- Vanilla bean paste, or vanilla essence
- Ground Cinnamon and Ground Ginger
- Sugar Free Raspberry Jam
They take about 10 minutes to prep, and 18 to 20 minutes in the oven to cook. So you can totally have these made in half an hour.
Serving, Storing and Freezing Coconut Jam Drops
Here’s what to do once you’ve made your healthy Jam Drops. Make sure to let them cool on a wire rack covered with a tea towel before storing them away.
To Store. They will keep in an air tight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. If you aren’t going to eat them all in that time, freezing is an option.
Serving Ideas. I find simple is best and all you really need is a cup of tea or coffee.
To Freeze. Divide the jam drops up and put the into ziplock bags. Lay flat in the freezer. To defrost, remove from freezer and let them thaw naturally at room temperature. Once thawed, eat within 24 hours.
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Coconut Jam Drops
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup Granualted Stevia
- 1 medium Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste
- 3/4 cup Spelt flour (or Wholemeal Plain Flour)
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/3 cup Desicated coconut
- 3/4 cup Sugar Free Raspberry Jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees C
- Bake in fan forced oven at 180 degrees C/350 degrees F for 25 minutes
- Grease 2 large baking trays with spray or additional butter
- Divide the dough in half (one for each tray)
- Roll the dough into balls and flatten slightly with the heel of your palm. Create a thumbprint with your thumb, or using a small spoon.
- Bake in oven for 25 minutes.
- Spoon jam into jam drops after they come out of the oven and they are still hot.
- Let the jam drops cool to room temperature (I usually leave mine on a wire rack covered with a tea towel)
- Store in an air tight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- You could also try freezing these in ziplock bags for snacks on the go.
- I use St Dalfour Sugar Free Jams. IXL also have a sugar free jam range that is sweetened using stevia.
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