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Mini Jam Tarts Recipe

Mini Jam Tarts Recipe
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These Mini Jam Tarts are delightful bite-sized pastries featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with your favorite sweet jam. Perfect for tea time, gatherings, or a simple homemade treat, these tarts combine a crisp texture with a burst of fruity flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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Pastry Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water

Filling

  • About 6 teaspoons of your favorite jam or preserve (such as raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready when the tarts are assembled, promoting even baking and a golden crust.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir them together to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold unsalted butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, with some pea-sized pieces for a flaky texture.
  4. Add Water and Form Dough: Gradually add cold water, starting with two tablespoons, mixing gently until the dough just holds together without being sticky. Add more water if necessary, but avoid overworking the dough to maintain tenderness.
  5. Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. This thinness ensures a delicate, crisp tart shell.
  6. Cut and Shape: Use a round cookie cutter or glass roughly 3 inches in diameter to cut circles from the dough. Press each circle gently into the wells of a greased muffin tin to form tart shells.
  7. Fill Tarts: Spoon about one teaspoon of your chosen jam into the center of each tart shell, spreading slightly but keeping it within the edges.
  8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry edges turn golden brown and the jam is bubbly.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use cold butter and water to ensure a flaky crust.
  • Choose thick jams or preserves to prevent sogginess.
  • For variety, dust the cooled tarts with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • These tarts can be made ahead and frozen uncooked, then baked directly from frozen with an added 5 minutes baking time.

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