Egg and Butter Free Jam Tart

This egg and butter free jam tart is a light and simple dessert made with oil instead of butter. The dough is soft and easy to handle, filled with jam for a classic homemade treat perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

  • 300 g all-purpose flour (2 1/3 cups)
  • 100 g sugar (1/2 cup)
  • 80 ml vegetable oil (1/3 cup)
  • 100 ml water (1/2 cup minus 1 tbsp)
  • 8 g baking powder (2 tsp)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 300 g jam (1 cup)

How to Make It

  • Place the flour in a bowl
  • Add sugar and baking powder
  • Add salt and mix
  • Pour in oil and water
  • Mix until a dough forms
  • Knead briefly until smooth
  • Reserve a small portion for decoration
  • Roll out the remaining dough
  • Line a tart pan with the dough
  • Spread jam evenly over the base
  • Roll the reserved dough and create strips
  • Arrange the strips on top
  • Bake at 180°C / 350°F for about 35 minutes
  • Cool completely before slicing

Tips

  • Do not overwork the dough
  • Use your favourite jam
  • Let the tart cool before cutting
  • Dust with sugar if desired

Storage

  • Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days
  • Best eaten within 2 days
  • Can be frozen for up to 1 month

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