Blackberry & coconut squares

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• Alison

  06 October 2009

  Alison rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Oh wow! I made this at the weekend, but substituted mulberries for blackberries as I have access to a mulberry tree which is dripping with fruit at the moment. It is fantastic! I also sprinkled a little extra demerara sugar over the top before baking. It is so moist and delicately coconutty, and the bright purple fruits look fantastic against the pale sponge. I made 2 trays of this as I had so many berries. I took one tray round to my sister's to let her have a few pieces, and she wouldn't let me take any home! I planned on freezing one, but after the weekend, the family have devoured the lot and are asking when I'll make it again! Top marks from me! Try it, it's sooo good!

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• MamaMoJo

  09 October 2009

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  Very very nice indeed and super easy to make. Enjoyed by all who ate it. We used a mix of berries from the garden and it worked a treat. As I am coconut mad, I sprinkled more on top prior to baking along with a little bit of mixed spice.

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• Amanda

  12 October 2009

  Amanda commented on this recipe

  Oooh, looking forward to making this.. But are we to use SALTED or UNSALTED butter? Cheers

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• lillabs

  13 October 2009

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  i made this recipe just this morning what an easy recipe to make and everyone devoured the lot top marks from me xoxoxo

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• Andy May

  20 October 2009

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  Delicious. Had to freeze half of it, was in danger of eating the lot.

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• Yoktong

  21 October 2009

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  I tried this with unsalted butter. It was delicious but I felt the topping had a tendency to be a bit dry. Might try to soak the coconut before doing the main mixture.

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• Haz

  25 October 2009

  Haz rated and commented on this recipe

  

  So so easy and so so good. I used normal white sugar and raspberries instead and it was soooo good. Will definately bake this again!

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• Yoktong

  29 October 2009

  Yoktong commented on this recipe

  It was delicious, I might added a bit more desiccated coconut in the mix next time. It never made it to the freezer.

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• Frantic Flapjack

  31 October 2009

  Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

  

  These had a lovely texture but far too much sugar. I think it spoilt the natural taste of the blackberries.

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• Natalie

  01 November 2009

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• spammy72

  11 November 2009

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  I soaked the coconut after the previous comment about it being dry and also cut the sugar down to 200g which was plenty sweet enough. Really delish!

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• sally

  15 November 2009

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  These were incredibly simple to make and really very good, I didn't change a thing, the topping wasn't too dry, no one found them too sweet, in fact everyone loved them.

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• SarahD

  21 November 2009

  SarahD rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This recipe is lovely, dead easy to make and a bit different!!! it was delicious on the day i made it sort of squidgy underneath but crumbly, crunchy on top. Put it in a tin and was a bit dissapointed the next day cos the crunchy top had gone all soft - till i tasted it and it was still gorgeous. Will definately make again.

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• HootieMcBoob

  22 November 2009

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  I substitute cherry halves for the blackberries and have also reduced the sugar content. The kids love these and I usually make this up on a Sunday for the kids to take in their lunches all week. A huge hit with my family.

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• Madimummy

  22 December 2009

  Madimummy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is absolutely delicious. I now substitute the flour for wholemeal and use any type of berries usually frozen. I also serve with custard. Friends always love this when I make it for them.

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• bowley1

  09 February 2010

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• Anna89

  28 March 2010

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• Anna89

  30 March 2010

  Anna89 commented on this recipe

  Great recipe, my mum loved it! Replaced the blackberries with raspberries. Reminded me of coconut buns dipped in jam that we've been making for years! I don't think it needed as long as stated in the oven though, the edges came out a bit tough, but that is probably my oven... Will definitely make again and cut baking time :)

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• Ivana

  01 April 2010

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• Andy

  16 August 2010

  Andy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy to make, lovely & a big hit. Used ordinary caster sugar (200g) & soaked coconut. Glad I read comments first, just right and not too sweet. Some did make it into the freezer - but ony just!

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Ingredients

• 250g self-raising flour
• 25g oats
• 280g soft brown sugar
• 200g cold butter , cut into pieces
• 75g desiccated coconut
• 2 medium eggs , beaten
• 350g frozen or fresh blackberries

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Cuts into 12 squares

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Prep 15 mins

Cook 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 250g self-raising flour
• 25g oats
• 280g soft brown sugar
• 200g cold butter , cut into pieces
• 75g desiccated coconut
• 2 medium eggs , beaten
• 350g frozen or fresh blackberries

347 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 43g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 12g, fibre 3g, sugar 26g, salt 0.5 g

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