How to Make a Jam Sandwich

Reviewed by Chef Jeff Woodward

Last Updated: November 13, 2024 Approved

The jam (fruit preserves) sandwich has long been a staple lunch item or snack food. It can made with just jam, or other food items can be added to change both texture and flavour.

Ingredients

Simple Jam Sandwich

2 slices bread per sandwich
Jam or preserves of choice

Afternoon Tea Jam Sandwich

Sandwich slices, plain bread without seeds etc.
Jam or preserves of choice

Grilled Jam and Cream Cheese Sandwich

4 slices of sandwich bread
1/3 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, room temperature

Nut Butter and Jam Sandwich

2 slices sandwich bread
Nut butter of choice (peanut, cashew, almond, etc.)
Jam and preserves of choice

Method 1

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Simple Jam Sandwich

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Put on a plate for serving.

Method 2

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Afternoon Tea Jam Sandwich

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Method 3

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Grilled Jam and Cream Cheese Sandwich

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Press one cream cheese to one strawberry jam/preserves slice.
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Fry over medium heat until the base turns golden brown. This will be about 4 to 5 minutes.^{[6]
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Plate up and serve. Allow the diner to cut the sandwich; the cheese will ooze a little. Be careful; jam or preserves retain heat well.

Method 4

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Why did you fry the grilled sandwich?

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The name is a take on the "grilled cheese" sandwich, which is also technically fried, not grilled.

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Which one is better, chunky, smooth or simple peanut butter?

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It is a matter of opinion but most people think that smooth is better because the chunky bits get stuck in your teeth and regular is hard to spread on the bread. You want to be able to spread it on easily.

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Tips

For a fun variation to the simple jam/preserves sandwich, use a cookie cutter to cut out a shape in the top slice. A heart is lovely for Valentine's Day. The jam will show through, adding an interesting dimension.

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