The tartlets with strawberry tree jam have a truly unique taste. The strawberry trees, or also known as arbutus, are the fruits of the strawberry tree. An evergreen plant spread in Mediterranean countries. Its fruits can be consumed fresh or preserved in various ways, making strawberry tree jam is not difficult and if you have a plant in the garden, I recommend trying it. But now let’s see how to make these delicious Tartlets!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Tartlets with Strawberry Tree Jam
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup butter (cold)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 lemon (grated zest)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 250 jam (strawberry tree)
- to taste powdered sugar (For decoration)
Tools
- Stand Mixer "Optional"
- Leaf Hook
- Bowl
- Grater
- Plastic Wrap
- Tartlet Mold
Preparation of Tartlets with Strawberry Tree Jam
Place the flour with the baking powder and cold butter pieces from the fridge on a work surface or, if you prefer, in a bowl. Start working the dough; make a hole in the center and add the eggs, sugar, salt, and grated lemon zest.
If the dough sticks too much to your hands, help yourself with a little more flour, if on the contrary, it seems not to combine well, add a little more egg white.
If you wish to make the pastry with a stand mixer, use a leaf hook. Create a dough ball and wrap it in plastic wrap, then let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
After the time has passed, roll out the pastry and line the tartlet molds, but only after greasing and flouring them. Remove the excess pastry and keep it for decoration. Prick the bottom with the tines of a fork.
Pour the strawberry tree jam into the pastry shell, finally create the strips and finish each tartlet. Bake in a static oven at 350°F for about 20/25 minutes.
Pay attention and always adhere to your oven’s settings. Once ready, let them cool on a wire rack. Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Advice
The tartlets can be stored at room temperature under a glass dome. If desired, they can also be frozen.
