Jam tarts

Jam tarts are so easy to make, a real family favourite. You can use any jam you like and, if you like, use shop-bought sweet shortcrust pastry too.

Jam tarts

Or, for a cute twist, buy yourself a heart-shaped cutter, then try out our heart jam tarts. The Queen of Hearts would be proud.

  • Serves icon Makes 12
  • Time icon Takes 15 minutes to make, 10-12 minutes to cook, plus chilling

Jam tarts are so easy to make, a real family favourite. You can use any jam you like and, if you like, use shop-bought sweet shortcrust pastry too.

Or, for a cute twist, buy yourself a heart-shaped cutter, then try out our heart jam tarts. The Queen of Hearts would be proud.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
144kcals
Fat
6.2g (3.8g saturated)
Protein
1.6g
Carbohydrates
22g (11.3g sugars)
Fibre
0.6g
Salt
0.2g

Ingredients

  • 150g plain flour, plus extra to dust
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 80g chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 medium free-range egg yolk
  • 12 tbsp jam
  • Vanilla ice cream to serve
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Method

  1. Sift the flour into a bowl with the sugar and a pinch of salt. Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  2. Using a knife, mix the yolk and 2-3 tbsp ice-cold water into the dough until just wet enough to come together into a ball. Knead briefly until smooth, then flatten into a disc. Wrap in cling film. Chill for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to the thickness of a 20p coin, then cut out 12 rounds with an 8cm fluted cutter.
  4. Put the rounds in a non-stick patty tin. Drop 1 tbsp jam into each. Chill until ready to bake.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the pastry is cooked and the jam bubbles. Remove the tarts to a wire rack. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
144kcals
Fat
6.2g (3.8g saturated)
Protein
1.6g
Carbohydrates
22g (11.3g sugars)
Fibre
0.6g
Salt
0.2g

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