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Hungarian Jam Crumble Tart brings together tender pastry and Jam or a Sweet fruit filling in the easiest way. It’s unfussy baking that still feels special when you slice into it.
Hungarian Jam Crumble Tart is a classic buttery jam or fruit mince tart with a crumbly top, baked until golden, and perfect for tea time or holiday baking.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy Hungarian Jam Crumble Tart
- It uses simple pantry staples and comes together in under 40 minutes
- The buttery base and fruity topping are the perfect sweet balance
- It’s easy enough for beginners, but tastes like an old family recipe
A Buttery Vanilla Tart with Sweet Fruit Mince or Jam
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Hungarian Jam Crumble Tart
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 to 12 squares depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake Cupcakes Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy baking
Description
If you love old-fashioned bakes that make the kitchen smell like home, this one’s for you. It’s simple, slightly rustic, and honestly tastes even better the next day with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 g margarine), softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 3 to 4 Tbsp jam of your choice (or sweet fruit mince)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350⁰F (180⁰C).
- Lightly grease a medium baking pan, about 20 cm square or similar size, and line with baking paper if you want easy lifting later.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 125 g margarine and 1/2 cup sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla essence to the creamed mixture and mix well until fully combined. If it looks slightly curdled at first, keep mixing; it will come together.
- Gradually add 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- It should be soft but not sticky. If it feels too sticky, sprinkle in 1 to 2 tsp extra flour. If it’s too dry, add 1 tsp milk.
- Divide the dough, using about 3/4 for the base and reserving 1/4 for the topping.
- Press the 3/4 portion evenly into the prepared pan and lightly prick with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Spread 3 to 4 Tbsp jam (or sweet fruit mince) evenly over the base, leaving a small border around the edges so it doesn’t bubble over.
- Grate the remaining 1/4 dough over the top to create a crumbly layer.
- If the dough is too soft to grate, pop it into the freezer for 10 min first.
- Bake at 350⁰F (180⁰C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden on top and set in the center.
- Ovens differ, so start checking at 15 minutes.
- Allow the tart to cool in the pan before slicing. It firms up as it cools.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested Preshana
A buttery crumble tart that feels like home baking. Simple jam tart with a golden crumb topping.
Hungarian Jam Crumble Tart offers the kind of dependable baking that feels comforting from the first mix to the final slice. The simple ingredients, quick bake time, and classic jam filling with a crumble topping make it an easy choice when something sweet and homemade is needed without fuss.
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Sounds like a delicious recipe, Esme.
Thank you for sharing your Hungarian Jam Crumble Tart recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring your recipe at today’s party and pinning too.
WOW Kerryabbem thank you for the honor and feature, much appreciated. Will check in for sure.
Hi Esme, this yummy recipe is one of my features for this weeks WTJR. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
WOW, thank you in advance Melynda, much appreciated. Will be there for sure.