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The Queen’s Royal Jam Pennies (Jam Sandwiches) – Delectable little jam penny sandwiches, perfect for a Royal tea party, or a Jubilee street party.
Great to make with the Children for a Jubilee Tea Party
The Queen’s Royal Jam Pennies (Jam Sandwiches) – Delectable little jam penny sandwiches, perfect for a Royal tea party, Jubilee street party or for the children’s tea or supper.
I have used fluffy white bread in my sandwiches as shown in the photo, and some rather good raspberry jam.
However, strawberry and mixed berry jam is also fabulous in these dainty little sandwiches, as is lemon curd for citrus lovers.
I have lots of preserves recipes here:Jams, Conserves and Fruit Curdswhich would be perfect in these Royal Jam Pennies (Jam Sandwiches), especially theChocolate Orange Curdfor a sophisticated grown up penny sandwich.
Jam sandwiches are a British tea time (or supper) tradition – and I remember my mum and my grandmother making a round of jam butties, as we called them, when we got home from school, to fill the gap between homecoming and tea.
In the past,when I have made these jam sandwiches for Maundy Thursday,I have used a seven grain sliced bread, but any good quality sliced bread works well, as long as it’s not too thick.
This recipe is perfect for the children to get involved too, get them to stamp out the bread pennies, as well as butter the bread and add the jam.
Jam Pennies are famously attributed to HM the Queen, as one of her favourite afternoon tea sandwiches, along withThe Queen’s Chocolate Biscuit Cake, a recipe which is also on
I hope you enjoy this simple sandwich recipe, and do let me know if you make these for any Jubilee events, or for a Right Royal Tea Party! Karen
Notes and Substitutions
- Use good bread and home-made or high fruit content jam.
- Use plant-based spread for a veggie and vegan version.
- Raspberry and Strawberry jam is traditional for these sandwiches, but use any berry jam or fruit curd you have to hand.
- Can be made ahead of time, cover with cling-film, or a damp tea towel to stop them going hard. amd curling around the edges.
- Great for picnics and the school lunchbox.
Other Jubilee Treats
- The Jubilee Baking starts here! Victoria Scones for a Jubilee Tea
- The Queen’s Chocolate Biscuit Cake
- A Vintage Recipe: Queen Cakes
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Royal Jam Pennies (Jam Sandwiches)
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Delectable little jam penny sandwiches, perfect for a Royal tea party, Jubilee street party or for the children's tea or supper.
I have used fluffy white bread in my sandwiches as shown in the photo, and some rather good raspberry jam.
However, strawberry and mixed berry jam is also fabulous in these dainty little sandwiches, as is lemon curd for citrus lovers.
Jam Pennies are famously attributed to HM the Queen, as one of her favourite afternoon tea sandwiches, along with The Queen’s Chocolate Biscuit Cake, a recipe which is also on
I hope you enjoy this simple sandwich recipe, and do let me know if you make these for any Jubilee events, or for a Right Royal Tea Party! Karen
Ingredients
- 12 slices of sliced bread, such as white, multi-grain or wholemeal
- Softened unsalted butter, to spread
- 6 tablespoons Jam, such as home-made strawberry or raspberry jam
Instructions
1. Cut the crusts off the sliced bread and put to one side for breadcrumbs or bread pudding.
2. Stamp out little rounds of bread with a scone/biscuit/pastry cutter - smaller is best - I used a 1" (2.5cm) scone cutter for these sandwiches.
3. Spread the crust-less sliced bread "pennies" with the butter on one side only, just as if you were making normal sandwiches.
4. Spread the jam of your choice over one side of the buttered bread and then sandwich together with another buttered slice.
5. Arrange the jam pennies on a plate alongside a pot of tea and other tea time treats.
Notes
Use good bread and home-made or high fruit content jam.
Use plant-based spread for a veggie and vegan version.
Raspberry and Strawberry jam is traditional for these sandwiches, but use any berry jam or fruit curd you have to hand.
Can be made ahead of time, cover with cling-film, or a damp tea towel to stop them going hard.
Great for picnics and the school lunchbox.
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jan robbins says
Hi Karen, just found your blog as looking for Hovis bread recipe,I am in Italy and have loved watching the platinum jubilee celebrations. How about a marmalade sandwich lol I have some little bread tins somewhere but would love the hovis ones.I think I may look at the fresh fig and ginger jam later in the year, figs are everywhere down here on the Amalfi Coast. thanks for the inspiration Jan
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Karen Burns-Booth says
Hi Jan – welcome to my blog!
I do have a marmalade sandwich recipe coming actually 🙂
I was in the Amalfi coast recently, so pretty there,
KarenReply
Jasmine Pearce says
Hi can you please send me your marmalade jam recipe, and strawberry jam recipe thanks
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Karen Burns-Booth says
They are already on my blog here:
Traditional Seville Orange Marmalade
Strawberry JamReply
Hilde says
Hi Karen, I discovered the Jam Pennies on your blog and we loved it. It’s easy to prepare and good ! I learnt it was a British tea time tradition and the Queen’s favourite afternoon tea sandwiches ! I share it on my blog. Have a nice Sunday. 🙂
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Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks so much for letting me know!
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