My childhood is littered with memories of kitchen goodness. Filled with homemade lemonade using lemons from our tree, spiced apple pies with streusel topping, blueberry muffins, and of course…. these jam bars. My momma’s recipe is a bit different and absolutely delicious without my additions. However, half the fun or cooking and baking, for me, is the process of constantly adapting and creating! Sometimes it goes horribly wrong, and others- it goes so right. My Cornmeal Jam Bar Crunch is guaranteed to hit the spot.
*Updated January 2021
Nutty, crunchy, crumbly and gooey in all the right places. While I love all jam bars, my Cornmeal Jam Bar Crunch is a favorite!
Nutrition Facts
18 servings per container
Calories400
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.6g 26%
- Saturated Fat 9.9g 50%
- Cholesterol 41mg 14%
- Sodium 314mg 14%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 99mg 3%
- Total Carbohydrate 59.7g 20%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1g 9%
- Sugars 11.9g
- Protein 3.7g 8%
- Calcium 2%
- Iron 8%
- Vitamin D 53%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This recipe was a happy accident. I was over here, participating in my state’s stay-at-home order and found myself wanted jam squares. My mom’s recipe calls for chopped nuts which I didn’t have. I looked for the next closest thing and dug up some cornmeal from the back of the fridge. Took a look at it and figured- it was course, nutty in flavor, and grainy the way finely chopped nuts might be. In it went.
The best part about this recipe is how easily you can adjust the ingredients and still WIN!
A perfect last of spring, early summer treat using any sort of jam or preserves from strawberry to rhubarb to blueberry. I have yet to try with other types of flour like coconut, almond, or flax, so if you decide to make a swap for your own ingredients let me know how they turn out! I’d love to share your successes with others who might be wondering how different flours work.


Whether you’re still in isolation, stay-at-homing, or on the go- I hope the smell of love fills your kitchen in one way or another. There will be a time to gather and connect once more, and I can guarantee this Cornmeal Jam Bar Crunch will be the perfect addition to that sweet, sweet day!
If you make this recipe, I’d love you to come back and leave a review. While you’re at it, Save to Pinterest or Share on Facebook. Because sharing is caring, and I’ll need all the support I can get to keep on growing this dream of mine. A place where practical is better than perfect and simple, delicious food is a lifestyle. A place where together, we can begin filling homes and tables with joy!
Hugs, because handshakes are awkward~

These are delicious!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!! The cornmeal is such a subtle addition- but makes a HUGE difference. Loved being able to play around with your recipe and make it my own 🙂
Mmmm I will have to try this one – looks delish!
Girl- it is!! Let me know if you make it 🙂 Would love to know what you think!