Sweets / RICETTI
Maltese jam tart
A sweet jam tart with a pastry lattice.
◷ 80 min / 8 servings
Method
- Rub butter into flour and baking powder. Add sugar and zest.
- Add egg and water only if needed for a smooth dough. Chill 30 minutes.
- Line a 24 cm tin with three-quarters of the pastry. Spread jam and make a lattice with the rest.
- Bake 30–35 minutes at 180°C, or 160°C fan, until golden. Cool to allow the jam to set.
✳ From the kitchen
Use a thick jam that will not run excessively during baking.
Tradition reference
Diar il-Bniet · Maltese sweets and local event menus ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.