Rustic Jam Crostata

Ingredients

• 9 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened
• 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Large Egg Yolk
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
• 1/2 Cup Finely Ground Cornmeal
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 2 Cups Fruit Jam

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix together the butter and sugar with a...: Mix together the butter and sugar with a hand mixer until well blended.

2. 2

   Add the egg and egg yolk and continue...: Add the egg and egg yolk and continue to mix until smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal,...: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder and cinnamon.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture...: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until the dough comes together.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

6. 6

   Take about 3/4 of a cup of the...: Take about 3/4 of a cup of the dough mixture and set it aside.

7. 7

   Press the remaining dough into the bottom and...: Press the remaining dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 10 inch tart pan with a removable bottom.

8. 8

   Spoon the jam into the crust and use...: Spoon the jam into the crust and use a spoon to smooth across the bottom crust.

9. 9

   Using your fingers, break up the remaining crust...: Using your fingers, break up the remaining crust mixture into small pea sized pieces and drop along the outer edges of the tart, leaving the center section of jam uncovered.

10. 10

    Bake the tart in the preheated oven for...: Bake the tart in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until it is lightly browned.

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    Remove from the oven and allow to come...: Remove from the oven and allow to come to room temperature before serving.

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    To store, simply cover with plastic wrap and...: To store, simply cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 5 days.

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    Allow to return to room temperature before serving.