Jam tarts

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

• Family favourite: Jam tarts are a classic British recipe and crowdpleasing bake for tea time, picnics, birthday parties, afternoon tea, bake sales and lunch boxes.
• Simple to follow: This recipe is ideal for making with children as a fun activity as it’s so easy. They can get involved rubbing the butter into the flour and kneading the pastry dough. It’s also useful if you need a sweet treat in a hurry – use ready-made pastry to cut prep time down even further.
• Customisable: Use your favourite jam as a filling or a mixture of jams. Strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and apricot are traditional. Or use homemade jam to elevate your tarts.

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