Apricot & Ginger Jam Crumble Slice

Ingredients:

For the Base:

• 1 ½ cups plain flour
• ½ cup almond meal (or substitute with extra flour)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• 150g unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling:

• ¾ cup Jamworks Apricot & Ginger Jam

For the Crumble Topping:

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ¼ cup slivered almonds (or chopped walnuts)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 50g unsalted butter, melted

 Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20cm x 20cm (8-inch) square baking tin with baking paper.
   2. 
      Make the base:
      • In a bowl, mix flour, almond meal, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
      • Stir in melted butter and vanilla until combined.
      • Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tin.
      • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden.
   3. Add the jam layer:
      • Spread Jamworks Apricot & Ginger Jam evenly over the warm base.
   4. Make the crumble topping:
      • In a bowl, mix oats, almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
      • Sprinkle over the jam layer.
   5. Bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the crumble topping is golden and crisp.
   6. Cool completely in the tin before slicing into squares.