Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 sheets of ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed
- 4 tablespoons of raspberry jam
- 2 tablespoons of caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
Special Equipment Needed:
- 2 baking trays
- Rolling pin
- Small round cookie cutter
- Pastry brush
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and roll out with a rolling pin until they are slightly thinner.
3. Cut out 12 circles from the pastry using a small round cookie cutter.
4. Place the circles on the baking trays.
5. Spread 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam on each pastry circle.
6. Sprinkle the caster sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg over the top of each tart.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Temperature: 375°F
Serving Size: 12 tarts
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 140
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 2g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Any other type of jam can be used instead of raspberry jam.
- Coconut sugar can be used instead of caster sugar.
- Ground ginger can be used instead of ground nutmeg.
Variations:
- The tarts can be topped with melted chocolate instead of jam.
- The tarts can be topped with a mixture of melted butter, sugar and cinnamon.
Tips and Tricks:
- The pastry can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- The tarts can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Storage Instructions:
The tarts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
The tarts can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Presentation Ideas:
The tarts can be served on a plate with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Garnishes:
The tarts can be garnished with fresh raspberries or a sprinkle of icing sugar.
Pairings:
The tarts can be served with a cup of tea or coffee.
Suggested Side Dishes:
The tarts can be served with a side of fresh fruit salad or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the pastry is too dry, add a few drops of water to the dough before rolling out.
- If the pastry is too sticky, lightly flour the surface before rolling out.
Food Safety Advice:
- The tarts should be stored in an airtight container to prevent them from going stale.
- The tarts should be consumed within 3 days of baking.
Food History:
Jammie Dodgers are a type of biscuit that originated in the United Kingdom in the 1960s. The biscuits are made with a shortbread base and are filled with raspberry jam.
Flavor Profiles:
The tarts have a sweet and tart flavor from the raspberry jam and a hint of spice from the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Serving Suggestions:
The tarts can be served as an afternoon snack or as a dessert.
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Region: British