English Jam Tarts
Ingredients
2 2/3 cup flour
1 cup butter, chilled
2 tbsp honey or sugar
1 each egg yolk
1/2 cup less 1 t water, ice cold
1 tsp grated lemon rind or extract
1 each assorted jams and preserves
Preparation
Using knives, cut together flour and butter until butter is small
marble size. Make a well, and add sweetener, egg yolk, water and
lemon rind. Quickly combine all ingredients. Place dough on floured
surface and knead lightly together for 5 minutes. Roll dough into a
ball, and chill in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour. Roll dough to
1/4-inch thickness, and cut into 4-inch squares. Put a tablespoonful
of jam in the center of each square, fold into a triangle and seal
the edges. Place on oiled cookie sheets and bake in preheated 400
degree oven for 10 minutes. Tarts will be golden brown when done.
Serve warm or cooled. Makes 12 tarts
Servings: 12
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