Delicious, fragrant, and easy to make, my apple and jam tart is a genuine dessert that I often prepare for breakfast or family snacks. I chose cherry jam because it’s everyone’s favorite, but you can use the one you love most: apricots, peaches, or berries, the result will always be delicious. The apples I use come from Val Venosta, bought during the summer holidays, and every time I make it, they take me back to those carefree days.
The shortcrust pastry is butter-free: it remains crumbly, light, and fragrant thanks to the vanilla. Once baked, it releases an irresistible aroma that fills the kitchen.
If you love apple desserts, try also the Apple Heart Cookies and the Apple Swirls with puff pastry: two simple and fragrant ideas that feel like home.
See you soon, Susy!
I also leave you with:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8/10
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 388.10 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 68.43 (g) of which sugars 33.65 (g)
- Proteins 6.03 (g)
- Fat 11.32 (g) of which saturated 1.52 (g)of which unsaturated 9.07 (g)
- Fibers 1.67 (g)
- Sodium 34.74 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 118 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the apple and jam tart
- 2 eggs (medium)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup sunflower seed oil
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Half packet baking powder
- 1 jar cherry jam
- 2 Red Delicious apples (Stark)
- as needed brown sugar (to sprinkle on top)
Useful tools
- Bowl
- Tart pan 9 inches
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
How to prepare the apple and jam tart
In a bowl, I put the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and seed oil. With a fork or fingertips, I start to mix the ingredients, then I gradually add the flour and baking powder.
I work the dough until a soft and homogeneous loaf is obtained. I wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least two hours: in this way, the shortcrust pastry will be more elastic and easy to roll out.I roll out the shortcrust pastry on the work surface and place it in a 9-inch diameter tart pan, greased and floured. I remove the excess dough from the edges and prick the base with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking. I spread the cherry jam leveling it well, then peel the apples, cut them into four wedges, and remove the core. From each wedge, I make thin slices which I arrange in a radial pattern over the jam, completing with a sprinkle of brown sugar. I bake the apple and jam tart in a preheated static oven at 356°F for about 35-40 minutes, until golden. I take it out and let it cool completely before removing it from the mold.
Storage and useful tips
The apple and jam tart keeps perfectly for 4-5 days under a cake dome, at room temperature. I recommend not putting it in the fridge, so the shortcrust pastry will remain crumbly and fragrant as freshly baked.
For a gluten-free variant, you can replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free cake flour mix, adding a teaspoon of potato starch to maintain the right elasticity.
Frequently asked questions about the apple and jam tart
Can I use another type of jam?
Of course! You can choose your favorite jam: apricots, peaches, berries, or figs. Each variant will give a different fragrance and color to the tart.
Can I use ready-made shortcrust pastry?
Yes, if you’re short on time, you can use ready-made pastry, but I assure you that my homemade butter-free version makes all the difference!
How can I make it lighter?
Slightly reduce the sugar and use sugar-free jam. You’ll get a more delicate but still delicious version.
Do you like my recipes? In the home you will find many other sweets to try, perfect for every occasion!
