June 17, 2010

Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves Tart

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You can do this.

You've done it before...Why all the fuss?

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A third attempt in a years time (make note in cookbook that this is a pat-in-pan, not a roll-with-pin dough).

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"I made a cherry tart. Did you see?" I asked.

"I peeked." He said

"I hope it tastes good." I said.

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Flour.

Salt.

Butter.

Worked with hands until incorporated and crumbly.

Make a well in the center...

Egg yolk.

Vanilla.

Water.

Swirled around until incorporated.

Well, whaddya know?!

A disk of dough was created and wrapped in cling film, chilled for 30 minutes.

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Pat in pan.

Fill with preserves (one full jar minus two pieces of toast worth).

Bake.

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"It's sweet and tart. It's good." He said.

I lifted my piece to examine the crust.

"The crust is perfectly baked." I said.

I took a bite.

"Wow, this is sweet (tooth achingly sweet)!" I said wincing.

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Friday through Tuesday. A nine inch, ten slice, Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves Tart.

"It held up well." I said.

19 comments:

  1. Jam tart! Now why didn't I think of that when I was scouring the web for recipes to use some excess jam. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Hmmm, I've got a tart pan hiding in one of the cabinets. And an entire jar of peach/apricot jam from the Loveless in the pantry. Perhaps I should introduce them.

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  3. So beautiful and tasty, too. The perfect crostata di marmellata!

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  4. I love bonne maman sour cherry jam so this looks like a great tart. I wonder if spreading a layer of ricotta cheese might cut some of the sweetness? Either way, I'm loving this simple idea.

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  5. It looks perfect....I just made strawberry tart so I can relax and look at yours with out running crazily to the kitchen and trying to whip something up. Cheers.
    M.

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  6. Gooey jam. Golden crust. Utter sweetness. I must get myself a tart pan asap.

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  7. The deep rich red in your photographs is so beautiful. The tart looks pretty fantastic too.

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  8. Beth - It's the perfect vehicle for using up jam.

    Wendi - Yes, introduce. That sounds perfect!

    Michele – And for my next crostata, lemon...I hope! :)

    kickpleat - I love that idea. It needed something, just a light layer of this or that to keep the sweet in check. Thanks for the idea :)

    M. - Thank goodness for strawberry tarts and whipped cream and butter :)

    Jenious - I couldn't keep my fingers out of the gooey jam before and after baking.

    Denise - Even deeper red, a garnet, in person. Chunks of cherries. I love cherry season.

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  9. Great photo series, I can just taste it! That crust looks fabulous. Reminds me I need to use my tart pan more often - it's been too long!

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  10. Gorgeous photos. I love the black and white ones more recently too! The tart looks fantastic. I must have one soon!

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  11. i came to tell you we made a spaghetti with courgette flowers that was very much inspired by your post. Now i need to add what a handsome tart you made - I love jam tart/crostata such simple, sweet and happy food

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  12. I love the intensity of the jam and the crispness of the dough. It must have tasted amazing. Pat in pan is my regular method as I find rolling out always makes it crumble. You've got me drooling now; jam tart was a childhood favourite and as well, I've just been shopping and started making a blueberry trifle. Why is it I always crave whatever I don't have?

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  13. Nancy - I know you'd make a clever tart! You have such interesting recipes on your blog.

    redmenace - I'd love to see the kind of tart you'd come up. I'm sure it would be inspiring!

    rachel - Wow :) I'll bet it was amazing. You always put an interesting and delicious twist on things.

    Vanessa - The nature of the beast. We always what we don't have. See, now I want a blueberry trifle :)

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  14. i just love stopping by here. such a delicious treat.

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  15. Ooh lovely, Rachel made a lovely tart the other week and now you. I feel I now have to join in.

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  16. countingdandelions - :)

    Kath - I think it's tart season :)

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  17. Tracy your tart looks delicious. I think I have some Bonne Mamman strawberry preserve. You have definitely tempted me to make a similar tart.
    Magda

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  18. I love, love, love Bonne Mamman. I'm addicted. And in a tart? Dangerous! I would totally eat this not just for dessert, but for breakfast too - would be wonderful with a big mug of coffee!

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  19. crostata is deliziosa!!! My mom also added a hint of chocolate to the jam :)

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