Ingredients, Recipes · 3 Giugno 2025
ETNA BLACKBERRY JAM TART
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Etna Blackberry Jam Tart
Blackberry jam tart is one of the best-loved sweets in Sicilian tradition, perfect for anyone seeking an easy recipe that combines the authentic flavour of wild Etna blackberries with delicate homemade shortcrust pastry. This traditional dessert appeals to all ages with its perfect balance of sweetness and tangy notes.
Maiorca Flour is the secret to a truly authentic, wholesome tart with all the flavour of Sicilian tradition.
A homemade blackberry tart embodies the excellence of traditional Italian baking. Etna blackberries, grown in rich volcanic soil, give this tart a distinctive, intense flavour that sets it apart from any other dessert.
An Easy, Quick Traditional Sicilian Recipe
Making a jam tart at home is easier than you might think and gives results far superior to mass-produced products. The recipe I share here is my own creation, perfected through many trials to help you make a perfect tart every time.
For this Sicilian tart, use the ingredients from my tried-and-tested apricot jam tart: an ideal basic recipe that produces golden, delicate shortcrust pastry thanks to Maiorca Flour.
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As specified in the method. For the shortcrust pastry, follow the linked apricot jam tart recipe.
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How to Make Blackberry Jam Tart: A Step-by-Step Recipe
Follow the method in the apricot jam tart recipe, which guides you through every step of making perfect shortcrust. Preparation takes about 20 minutes, plus resting time in the refrigerator.
If you have made my blackberry jam and have a jar of this precious preserve at home, use about 350 g.
Roll out the base: roll out two-thirds of the pastry in a buttered and floured 24 cm tart tin. Make a rim about 2 cm high to hold the jam.
Add the jam: spread the blackberry jam evenly over the base, smoothing it with a spatula.
Make the lattice: cut the remaining pastry into strips about 1 cm wide and arrange in a lattice over the jam. This detail makes your homemade tart more beautiful and helps it bake evenly.
Temperature and timing: preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for 35–40 minutes, until the pastry is golden. For a perfect golden finish, brush the strips with egg yolk before baking.
Check for doneness: the tart is ready when the pastry is golden and the jam has thickened slightly without drying out.
FEDERICA’S TIPS
Tips for a Perfect Tart
Ingredient quality: always use homemade blackberry jam for the best flavour. The difference from mass-produced jam is considerable.
Ingredient temperature: work with room-temperature ingredients to make the pastry easier to combine.
Resting the pastry: never skip the rest in the refrigerator: it is essential for workable shortcrust.
Storage
The blackberry jam tart keeps well for 4–5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. It is excellent for breakfast or dessert, accompanied by.
Nutritional Value and Benefits
Blackberries are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and fibre. A slice of this tart provides natural energy and makes a balanced afternoon treat, especially when prepared with wholesome, quality ingredients.
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