Here’s a simple recipe for classic jam tarts:Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- Jam of your choice (such as strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or tart pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Add the beaten egg to the mixture and stir until it comes together to form a dough. If the dough seems too dry, you can add a little cold water, a teaspoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough slightly larger than the size of the muffin tin or tart pan cups.
- Gently press each circle of dough into the prepared muffin tin or tart pan, making sure to press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of each cup.
- Spoon a small amount of jam into each pastry case, filling them about three-quarters full.
- If desired, you can use any leftover dough to create lattice tops or decorative shapes for your jam tarts.
- Place the muffin tin or tart pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the jam is bubbling.
- Remove the jam tarts from the oven and let them cool in the tin or pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can dust the jam tarts with powdered sugar if desired.
These jam tarts are perfect for serving as a sweet treat with tea or coffee, or for dessert. They’re simple to make and always a hit with both kids and adults. Enjoy!
