Crostata - Italian Jam Tart
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Crostata - Italian Jam Tart
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Crostata is one of the best Italian desserts! This traditional jam tart recipe is easy to make and all you need is basic pantry ingredients.
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Ingredients
Crostata Dough (dairy-free)
- 140 g confectioner sugar
- 1 medium-large egg
- 1 medium-large egg yolk
- 90 ml high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- a pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 280 g all-purpose flour or flour 00
Filling:
- 300 g high-quality fruit jam or preserve (I used peach jam)
Instructions
- Whisk the sugar, eggs, olive oil, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder until the dough begins to form.
- Transfer the dough to a work surface and continue to add the flour, whilst working the dough with your hands until you have a smooth even dough (you'll probably have some leftover flour, it's ok). Flatten into a disk, wrap with cling film and store in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 170°C /340°F (or 150°C/300°F with fan option on), and arrange the oven tray onto the middle shelf.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface, until is about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick. Transfer to an 8-inch (20 cm) tart pan. Trim the pan of any extra dough and prick the base with the tongs of a fork.
- Spread the pastry shell with enough jam to cover the base fully and evenly.
- Use the remaining dough to form long strips or ropes about 2 cm large (⅔''), and arrange half of them over the base.
- Arrange the remaning strips over the first ones forming a crisscross pattern.
- Bake the jam tart in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until it's golden on top. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into slices.
Notes
- For the classic crostata dough, use my pasta frolla recipe.
- You can use your favorite jam to make crostata! I like to use homemade apricot jam, homemade cherry jam, or homemade peach jam.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge up to 4 days.
- You can also safely freeze the tart. Make sure you store it in a freezer-friendly container and then thaw it completely (ideally overnight) before eating.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
55mg
(2%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
41IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 41IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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