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Partridgeberry Crumble Squares

These Partridgeberry Crumble Squares are a traditional Newfoundland treat that I've always enjoyed at Christmas. A sweet cookie base, topped with tart berry jam and topped with a crumble mixture. Perfect with a cup of tea!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: bar cookies, christmas, cookies, partridgeberries
Servings: 25 squares
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups plain flour
  • 1 1/2 Cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 Cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 Cup butter
  • 2 Cups Partridgeberry jam
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line a 9 x 9 inch baking tin.
  • Combine flour, oats, sugar and butter and mix with your fingers until it is crumbly. Press about 1/2 of the mixture into your pan and flatten it out evenly. Spread over your jam and then top with the rest of the crumb mixture. Lightly flatten the crumb mixture.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until it is a golden colour. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Cut into squares when cooled. These can be stored in the fridge for about a week and in the freezer for a month or so.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

  1. Jam filling - I used store bought partridgeberry jam for this recipe. Feel free to make your own jam if you have the berries. The fresh jam is fantastic!
  2. Don't over bake - Remember, all ovens bake a little differently. These bake exactly 30 minutes in my oven. They could take a little longer or bake a little quicker for you. They will be done when they are light golden brown on top. They will not be set and jiggle a little when you shake the pan gently. These cookies will set as they cool down.
  3. You could use any preserves in the middle if you aren't to sure about this kind.  Think Blueberry, cranberry, strawberry or anything berry really.  I have even done them with fresh apricots before and they were delicious.
Nutrition Facts
Partridgeberry Crumble Squares
Amount Per Serving (1 square)
Calories 204 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 60mg3%
Potassium 60mg2%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 170IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.