Jam Tart
Description
Perfectly complements tea and coffee. The tart's structure makes it ideal for picnics, as there's no need to worry about it falling apart. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a small bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 2
2. In a food processor, beat the butter and sugar together until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk (save the egg white for later use), and almond extract, and beat again. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until combined.
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Step 3
3. Place about one-third of the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a log about 5 cm in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed. Press the remaining dough into a 23 cm greased pie dish, evenly pressing it onto the bottom. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
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Step 4
4. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Evenly spread the jam over the dough in the pan.
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Step 5
5. Slice the chilled dough into very thin slices using a sharp knife. Arrange them over the jam, overlapping each other. Beat the remaining egg white with one teaspoon of water and, using a brush, evenly coat the top of the tart. Then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
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Step 6
6. Bake the tart until the crust is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let it cool. Wrapped tart keeps well for up to 3 days at room temperature.