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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a thin layer of jam" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing a small amount of jam spread on a surface, such as bread or toast.
Example: "She spread a thin layer of jam on her toast before adding a pat of butter."
Alternatives: "a light spread of jam" or "a delicate coating of jam."
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Spread a thin layer of jam over the top and cover with sliced almonds.
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Spread a thin layer of bacon jam on the cheese (about 30g), then spoon on the leeks.
Spread a thin layer of thick jam on half the cookies and sandwich with the others.
Use a dull kitchen knife to smear a thin layer of flavored jam, honey, hazelnut spread, or other similar spread onto the cut-side of the bottom layer.
Toast or bagels with slices of fruit or a thin layer of sugar-reduced jam can be a hearty substitute for candy cravings.
Another idea to "coat" the pastry is suggested by The Cool Cook, who coats "the bottom and sides with a thin layer of melted apricot jam (jelly in the US) and allow[s] this to set before adding the fruit".
Apply only a thin layer of foundation".
A thin layer of silver comes next.
Spread with a thin layer of frosting.
"This is a thin layer of ice.
Under a thin layer of dirt was a wooden box.
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