Sweet pie with jam
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. This easy recipe for a sweet jam pie is one variation of the "rubbed" pie made by many home cooks. The result is incredibly light and airy, with a crisp top crust that perfectly complements the juicy filling. You can use any jam or preserve for this pastry. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the crust. In a deep bowl, combine sugar, sifted flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Step 2
2. Melt half of the butter, let it cool slightly, then mix with the milk. Add the egg.
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Step 3
3. Beat until smooth.
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Step 4
4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, thoroughly mixing with a whisk or spoon. The recipe for the sweet pie with jam calls for a slightly runny, not stiff, dough. Once the dough is ready, carefully transfer it into a baking pan.
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Step 5
5. Now you can add jam on top, carefully spreading it over the dough surface with a knife. This will create beautiful patterns and allow the jam to distribute evenly throughout the crust.
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Step 6
6. The next step is preparing the crumb topping. To do this, mix the melted butter with sugar (preferably brown sugar, if available). Add a pinch of salt and, if desired, some cinnamon. Then add the flour and, using your hands, knead the mixture until it turns into crumbs.
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Step 7
7. Spread the resulting crumbs over the surface and place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake the sweet pie with jam at home for about 25 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Then let the pie cool slightly, carefully remove it from the pan, and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar.
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Step 9
9. That's the whole secret to making a sweet pie with jam simply and very deliciously.