Classic jam tart recipe

You will need:

  • 175g plain flour
  • 80g butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Approx 50ml water
  • Jam – any flavour you like!
  • Icing sugar to decorate

Step 1
Mix together flour,salt, sugar and butter (cut into small pieces). Rub the mixture between your fingers till the mixture resembles large breadcrumbs.

Step 2
Add the water (bit by bit) and knead the pastry gently, forming into a ball. Pop it in the fridge for about 1 hour.

Step 3
Grease a 12 hole shallow tart tin. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface (about 3-4 mm thick).

Step 4
Using a large cup or pastry cutter, cut out circles and place into the tart tins.

Step 5
Fill each tart with about 2 heaped tsps of jam.

Step 6
Bake in a pre-heated over at 200C for about 15-20 mins.

Step 7
Allow to cool then sprinkle with a little icing sugar.

Step 8
Enjoy!

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