Jam Tarts
by Tarla Dalal
Kids love jam – and that makes this delicious snack cum dessert an all-time favourite with kids. Here, a mouth-watering mix of jam and fruits adorns crispy tarts.
There is no baking or complex procedure involved in this recipe. A few minutes of cooking is all that it takes to prepare the fruit-jam filling. Top it on the tarts and refrigerate. Voila, your fruity Jam Tarts are ready!
Tarts are much loved by kids and elders alike, so you can also try other charming recipes like the Creamy Lemon Tarts and the Almond and Orange Marmalade Tart .
Jam Tarts recipe - How to make Jam Tarts
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 10 taarts
10 tarts
For The Jam Filling
1 cup mixed fruit jam
2 tsp cornflour
1/4 cup finely chopped apples (unpeeled)
1/4 cup finely chopped pears (unpeeled)
For the jam filling
- For the jam filling
- Combine the cornflour and 1 tbsp of water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Combine the jam and ¼ cup of water in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes ,while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cornflour-water mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame 3 minutes ,while stirring continuously.
- Add the apple and pear and mix well and allow the mixture to cool for atleast 30 minutes.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Fill each tart with the prepared jam filling and put in the refrigerator for atleast 3 to 4 hours or till semi-set.
- Serve chilled.
| Energy | 251 cal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 222.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 10.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 415.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 12.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 118.2 mg |
| Potassium | 60.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
This recipe is perfect for kids, as they love jam they will relish this recipe which is on a crispy tart base. I serve this to my nephew and he likes it.