This recipe is almost legendary in our house. Everyone starts licking their lips when someone says ‘you should make that fruit slice with raspberry jam’!
Mum used to make this when I was a kid and it has been a real favourite over the years. In fact the recipe is marked Woman’s Weekly 1978 – this recipe is almost as old as I am! We hadn’t made it for a while so I thought it was time for this family favourite to make an appearance. I am so glad that I did because it is just as good as I remember!
The slice has a nice firm base and a sweet yumminess from the jam and mixed fruit. I think that the flavours of the fruit, jam, and mixed spice blend perfectly to give a fruit slice that is just delicious.
I don’t drink tea or coffee but this slice would be perfect for morning or afternoon tea. Take a plate of this to your next gathering and just watch it disappear!
When making this slice I recommend warming the jam in the microwave so that it is easier to spread. Also I used a greased butter knife to spread the jam and that made it much easier too! When you are spreading the jam, don’t’ worry if a little bit of the base mixes with the jam because they will mix together a bit as they are cooking anyway.
You could also use a different flavour of jam such as plum, strawberry or apricot if you prefer. Plus you could just use sultanas or raisins if you don’t have or don’t like mixed fruit.
I hope your family enjoy this Fruit Slice with Raspberry Jam as much as my family does!
- 2 cups of self raising flour
- 1 cup of lightly packed brown sugar
- 125g of butter, roughly chopped
- ½ cup of raspberry jam
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¾ cup of milk
- ½ teaspoon of mixed spice
- ½ teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 cup of mixed fruit
- Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Line a 20 cm x 30 cm (8” x 12”) slice tin with baking paper.
- Place the flour, brown sugar, and butter into a food processor fitted with an S blade and pulse until the mixture resembles bread crumbs (you can also rub the butter into the flour and sugar using your fingers if you don’t have a food processor).
- Divide the mixture in half and spread one half into the prepared tin and press it down firmly with the back of a spoon.
- Spread the base with the jam and set aside. *
- To the remaining mixture, add the egg, milk, mixed spice, and baking powder and mix well to make a batter.
- Add the mixed fruit to the batter and again mix well.
- Carefully spoon the batter over the jam base and smooth to edges.
- Bake for 40 - 50 minutes or until golden brown, edges of slice will also shrink away from the sides of the tin when cooked.
Hi, I'm Kaylene, and I'm a keen gardener,budding baker and wannabe DIYer!
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Thank you so much for your feedback Alicia, I’m glad you liked it! It’s certainly a favorite in my family!
Hi there – it looks delicious. One ingredient I wasn’t sure About though – what is mixed spice? Can I make at home or is there a favourite brand that you use?
Thanks!!
Hi Kim, the mixed spice that I use is a blend of cinnamon (80%), allspice (10%), and nutmeg (10%). I use a brand called Masterfoods which is an Australian based company. I’m not sure if you would be able to get it if you’re not in Australia though. If you have some cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg you could probably make your own!
Hi I have just made this slice and I had to add another 100 g of butter and still found the base Very crumbly so I will make it again and add milk to the base. Warming the jam is the only way you would be able to spread it.
Taste is fantastic. An
It might not seem like it but the base will hold together without adding any extra butter or milk. The mixture seems dry and crumbly and spreading the jam is a bit fiddly but it turns out just fine once cooked! I’m glad you enjoyed it anyway Ann!