Strawberry Jam Tarts

Today I really fancied making a few jam tarts as a treat. I used my grandmas pie crust recipe (which is the best by the way) I love making this sweet British treat as it brings back so many childhood memories of making jam tarts with my Mum's leftover pie crust dough, did anyone else do this growing up to or was it just me lol?

These delightful Easy Jam Tarts are ideal as a tea time snack or as an afternoon tea. The combination of the sweet jam and buttery pastry is delicious. You can tailor these tarts to your preferences by using your favorite jam flavor.

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed. 1 egg yolk. 2 tablespoons ice water. 1/2 cup your favorite jam e.g., strawberry, raspberry. Powdered sugar for dusting optional.

Instructions: In a food processor, combine the flour and granulated sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with ice water. Add this mixture to the food processor and pulse until the dough starts to come together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times to bring it together. Shape it into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a 12-cup tart tin. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out 12 circles and gently press them into the tart tin, making sure they cover the bottom and sides. Place a teaspoon of your favorite jam into each tart shell. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade jam tarts!

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15-18

It's easy to make these vegan jam tarts, which are a delicious treat that's great for any event. They have a simple, flaky crust and your favorite vegan jam inside, so they'll satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup vegan margarine. 2-3 tablespoons cold water. 1/4 cup vegan jam any flavor.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and vegan margarine until crumbly. Gradually add cold water and mix until dough forms. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut dough into circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass. Press each circle into the sections of a muffin tin, forming tart shells. Fill each tart shell with a spoonful of vegan jam. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

These little jam tarts are a delightful treat that are perfect for snacking or serving at gatherings. The buttery crust and sweet jam filling make them irresistibly delicious!

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup cold water. 1/2 cup your favorite jam e.g., raspberry, strawberry.

Instructions: Put the flour, granulated sugar, cold cubed butter, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until coarse crumbs form from the mixture. Add the cold water little by little until the dough comes together while the food processor is operating. If necessary, you might need to add a little bit more water. After transferring the dough to a surface dusted with flour, give it a quick knead to create a smooth ball. Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of half an hour after wrapping it in plastic wrap. Before you begin, preheat your oven to 375F 190C. Grease or spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray. On a surface dusted with flour, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut out circles of dough that will fit into the mini muffin tin cups using a glass or a round cookie cutter. To form the tart shell, gently press each circle of dough into a cup of the mini muffin tin. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of your preferred jam into each tart shell. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tarts are golden brown, in an oven that has been preheated. After letting the tarts cool in the pan for a few minutes, move them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Present and savor your delectable mini jam tarts!

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

These gluten-free vegan jam tarts are perfect for a sweet treat that's free from animal products and gluten. They're easy to make and bursting with fruity jam flavor.

Ingredients: 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted. 2-3 tablespoons cold water. 1/4 cup vegan jam of your choice.

Instructions: Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up. Flake the gluten-free flour and coconut oil together in a bowl. Adding cold water little by little while mixing makes a dough. Cut the dough into small balls, and then press one into each of the muffin tin cups to make a tart shell. Into each tart shell, put a teaspoon of healthy jam. The tart shells should be baked in a hot oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Let the tarts cool down before you serve them.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes