Queen of puddings?

The recipe I looked at didn't have the jam at the bottom, but had half of it blended into the custard that went with the breadcrumbs and the other half spread on the top. Take a look at your recipe and see if you allowed the breadcrumbs to absorb all the liquid and if you baked it long enough. Then check another recipe and compare notes. I didn't notice that a particular brand of jam was recommended and I doubt it would be. Good luck!