Blueberry jam tarts

“This is my version of the jam tart recipe provided for organisers – I thought using blueberries would make them healthier as they’re a superfood! I was surprised at how easy they were to make, I might try apricot ones next!”
- Catherine Attwood, Blind Veterans UK

To make between 10 – 12 tarts, you will need:

• 175g plain flour
• 80g butter
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Approx 50ml water
• 100g blueberry jam
• 50g extra thick or clotted cream
• Blueberries to decorate
• Icing sugar to decorate

Method

• Mix together flour, salt, sugar and butter (cut into small pieces). Rub the mixture between your fingers until the mixture resembles large breadcrumbs.
• Add the water (bit by bit) and knead the pastry gently, forming into a ball. Pop it in the fridge for about 1 hour.
• Grease a 12 hole shallow tart tin. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface.
• Using a large cup or pastry cutter cut out circles and place into the tart tins.
• Fill each tart with about 2 heaped tsps of blueberry jam.
• Bake in a pre-heated over at 200C for about 15-20 minutes.
• Allow to cool, then add a small dollop of cream in the centre of the tart and add blueberries as desired.
• Sprinkle with icing sugar to decorate.

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