Has your favorite jar of jam started to crystallize? Or has it been sitting for so long that you're afraid it will spoil? We know exactly what to do so it doesn't go to waste! Catch this selection of delicious jam pie recipes and choose which one to bake first!
1. Shortcrust Jam Pie
Shortcrust pie is the quickest, most convenient, and simplest option for everyday baking.
You will need: 200g butter, 2-3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 200g jam.
Preparation: Thoroughly mix the melted butter with sugar and eggs. Slowly add the sifted flour with baking powder and knead an elastic dough, then divide it into two parts. Send the smaller part to the freezer for an hour, and roll out the larger part into a baking dish. Spread a layer of jam on top and grate the remaining dough over it. Bake the pie for about 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Yeast Jam Pie
Yeast dough takes longer and is more complex, but the pie turns out very soft and airy.
You will need: 2 eggs, 0.5 cup milk, 2 tsp dry yeast, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 cups flour, 240g jam.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk and let it sit until the mixture rises. Add 1 egg, mix, and gradually add flour. Knead the dough well for 10 minutes, add vegetable oil, and leave it in a warm place for 1.5 hours.
Separate about a quarter of the dough, and roll out the rest into a dish with sides. Spread the jam and make a lattice pattern with the remaining dough. Brush the top of the pie with the second egg and bake for about 20-30 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
3. Puff Pastry Jam Pie
We suggest baking a quick pie from ready-made puff pastry.
You will need: 500g puff pastry, 100g jam, 2 tsp starch.
Preparation: To make the jam thicker and prevent it from leaking, mix it with starch. Roll out the dough and spread jam on one half. Make cuts on the second half, fold it over like a book, and pinch the edges. Optionally, brush the top with egg or milk and bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
4. Kefir Jam Pie
Here, the jam goes directly into the dough, making it very convenient.
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup jam, 0.5 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 cups flour.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar, then add kefir and jam. Mix until smooth and gradually add flour. Finally, add the slaked baking soda, mix the dough again, and pour into a greased baking dish. Bake for about 40-50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Sour Cream Jam Pie
The pie will be very tender, with an interesting texture.
You will need: 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup sour cream, 2 cups flour, 1 cup jam, 1 tsp baking soda, cinnamon.
Preparation: Sprinkle baking soda into the jam and mix well, then let it sit. Meanwhile, whisk eggs with sugar until foamy, add sour cream, and slowly fold in flour and cinnamon. Finally, add the jam with baking soda, pour into a greased dish, and bake for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Milk Jam Pie
Another alternative recipe, but this time the proportions are suitable for milk.
You will need: 200ml milk, 200g jam, 200g sugar, 380g flour, 1 egg, a pinch of baking soda.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with milk and sugar, then gradually add jam. If the jam is very sweet, use less sugar. Fold the sifted flour with baking soda into the dough and let it sit for a bit. Pour into a baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Eggless Jam Pie
If you don't have eggs at home, that's no reason to give up your favorite pie!
You will need: 150g butter, 50g sugar, 350g flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 200g jam.
Preparation: Rub softened butter with sugar and immediately mix in flour with baking powder. The dough will be crumbly; pour most of it into a baking dish. Pour jam on top, sprinkle with the remaining dough, and bake for about 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Vegetable Oil Jam Pie
If you've run out of butter, vegetable oil will also work.
You will need: 2 eggs, 50g sugar, 80g vegetable oil, 300g flour, 40g walnuts, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 pinches salt, 270g jam.
Preparation: Slightly warm the eggs under running water and whisk them with sugar and salt until light and foamy. Add vegetable oil, then fold in flour with baking powder. Separate a smaller portion of the dough and put it in the freezer.
Roll out the main dough into a baking dish, spread jam, and sprinkle with crushed nuts. Grate the dough from the freezer over the pie. Bake for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Butter-Free Jam Pie
Well, there's so little of it here that you might as well not count it.
You will need: 500g jam, 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking soda, 30ml vegetable oil, 350g flour.
Preparation: Mix jam with baking soda, and whisk eggs with a mixer until fluffy. Combine both parts, add oil, and slowly fold in flour. Pour the dough into a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Flourless Jam Pie
This appetizing semolina cake will delight your household.
You will need: 150g semolina, 2/3 cup jam, 100g butter, 2 eggs, 2 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Mix softened butter with jam and add eggs. Then fold in semolina with baking powder and let the dough sit for half an hour. Pour it into a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, then another 30 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius.
11. Greek Jam Pie
In its homeland, this charming pie is called "pasta flora."
You will need: 1 cup vegetable oil, 3 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 4 tbsp cognac, 10 tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp baking powder, zest of 1 lemon, 400g jam.
Preparation: Mix sugar with oil, then add juice, cognac, and zest. Fold the dough into the flour and mix well. Roll out most of it into a baking dish with sides, pour jam on top, and arrange strips from the remaining dough. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 180-200 degrees Celsius.
12. Jam and Cottage Cheese Pie
This elegant layered dessert is also suitable for a celebration.
You will need: 2 cups flour, 200g butter, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 400g cottage cheese, another 100g sugar for the filling, 1 cup jam, 1 tbsp starch, 300g 20% sour cream, 100g sugar and 2 eggs for the topping.
Preparation: Whisk soft butter with sugar and add eggs. Fold in flour, knead the dough, and refrigerate for half an hour. Mix jam with starch, and mash cottage cheese with sugar for the filling. Mix sour cream with the remaining sugar and eggs. Roll out the dough into a baking dish, spread cottage cheese, pour jam, and top with sour cream. Bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Jam and Apple Pie
The ideal pie option – two in one!
You will need: 2 cups flour, 200g butter, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1.5 cups jam, 3 apples.
Preparation: Whisk butter with sugar and add eggs, then flour. Refrigerate the prepared dough for half an hour, and meanwhile, slice the apples. Roll out the dough into a baking dish, arrange apples around the perimeter, fill the center with jam, and fold up the sides. Bake for 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Jam Roll Pie
Another very quick and straightforward homemade baking recipe.
You will need: 100g butter, 150g sugar, 350g flour, 3 eggs, 3 tbsp milk, 1 tsp baking powder, zest of 1 lemon, 200g jam, 50g crushed nuts.
Preparation: Whisk butter with sugar and eggs, add milk and zest, fold in flour with baking powder, and quickly knead the dough. Roll it into two rectangular layers and spread with jam and nuts. Roll each layer into a log and bake for about 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Poured Jam Pie
The filling is in place, and you don't need to fuss with the dough.
You will need: 350g flour, 3 eggs, 90ml vegetable oil, 150g sugar, 200ml kefir, 2 tsp baking powder, a pinch of salt, 1 cup jam.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until light, add salt and oil, then kefir. Fold in flour and mix the dough well. Spread half into a baking dish, pour jam, and top with the second half. Bake for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Jam and Cream Cheese Pie
Sweet and sour jam, like apricot, works best.
You will need: 0.5 cup water, 3 cups flour, 3 eggs, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp dry yeast, 4 tbsp butter, 160g cream cheese, 0.5 cup jam.
Preparation: Add 1 beaten egg, 1 yolk, sugar, dry yeast, and flour to warm water. Also add soft butter and immediately knead an elastic dough. Place it in a warm spot until it doubles in size, then roll it into a baking dish.
Spread cream cheese on top of the dough, pour jam, and fold up the edges to prevent leakage. Let it sit for another 40 minutes, brush with the remaining egg, and bake the pie for about half an hour at 190 degrees Celsius.
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17. Water-Based Jam Pie
An emergency recipe if you don't have any other base ingredients on hand.
You will need: 1 cup jam, 0.5 cup water, 2-3 cups flour, 8 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Mix jam, vinegar, water, and vegetable oil. Add baking soda, sift in flour, and spread the dough into a baking dish. Bake the pie for 50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, and when it cools, cut it into layers and spread more jam between them.
18. Chocolate Jam and Cottage Cheese Pie
This delicious pie delights adults and children alike.
You will need: 130g butter, 3 eggs, a pinch of baking soda, 1 tsp cocoa, 9 tbsp sugar, 200g flour, 400g cottage cheese, 150g jam, chocolate.
Preparation: Whisk 1 egg with half the sugar and add 100g softened butter. Also add flour, baking soda, and cocoa, knead a smooth dough, and place the smaller part in the freezer. Mix cottage cheese with the remaining eggs, sugar, and butter.
Roll out the larger part of the dough into a baking dish, spread jam on top, and then the cottage cheese mixture. Grate the remaining dough from the freezer and chocolate over it. Bake the pie for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Skillet Jam Pie
The simplest jam pie for a quick treat.
You will need: 200ml kefir, 2 eggs, 1.5 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda, jam.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and add kefir with baking soda, then gradually fold in flour. Divide the dough into several parts and pour one into a greased skillet. Place it in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Spread jam between the cooked layers and on top.
20. Oatmeal Jam Pie
A healthy recipe, and again, without flour!
You will need: 200g rolled oats, 100ml kefir, 100g cottage cheese, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp vinegar, 1 egg, 100g jam.
Preparation: Mix cottage cheese with rolled oats and egg, pour in kefir, add jam, and knead the dough. Finally, add the slaked baking soda and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. Pour it into a baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.