jam tarts

[Bootrip2]

hi i need to make some jam tarts for an alice in wonderland themed party, any ideas/good pastry recipies? what jam to use etc- any ideas gratefully received!

[Megandllsmum]

My mum used to make her pastry half butter half lard and they tasted amazing, don't know if you can still but lard these days, Im not a Baker so buy a shortcrust pastry mix you just add water too but I buy a nice jam and always put a splash of water in with each tart to stop the jam burning... Another thing my mum used to do

[Bootrip2]

Thanks, didnt know how to stop jam turning rock hard in oven!, i will definetly try a butter rich pastry!