Crostata di Marmellata (Italian Jam Tart)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Crostata di Marmellata (Italian Jam Tart)

A tender pasta frolla shell filled with apricot jam and topped with a lattice of the same dough. Simple, rustic and the classic Italian jam tart. Makes 10 slices in about 2 hr 10 min.

Prep 30 min

Cook 40 min

Cooling 1 hr

Total 2 hr 10 min

Yield 10 slices

Ingredients

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2 cups (250 g)all-purpose flour
¾ cup (100 g)powdered sugar
1 pinch (1 g)salt
½ cup (125 g)cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 (50 g)egg
1 (18 g)egg yolk
1 tsp (2 g)lemon zest
1 ¼ cups (400 g)apricot jam

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Instructions

Rub the cold butter into the flour, sugar and salt until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg, yolk and zest and press into a smooth dough. Do not knead.
Wrap and chill 1 hour.
Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Roll two thirds of the dough to 1/4 inch (6 mm) and line a 9-inch (23 cm) tart pan with a removable bottom. Trim the edge.
Spread the jam evenly in the shell.
Roll the remaining dough and cut strips; arrange in a lattice over the jam and press the ends to the rim. Patch any breaks with scraps.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes until golden. Cool completely in the pan before removing; the jam will set.

Tips

This dough is fragile; patch it in the pan rather than rolling it again and again.
Cool the tart completely before slicing.
Use a thick jam so it does not bubble over.
Good with espresso.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make crostata di marmellata (italian jam tart)?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes 10 slices.

How should I store crostata di marmellata (italian jam tart)?

Keep covered at room temperature up to 3 days.

Can I make crostata di marmellata (italian jam tart) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Serve it with espresso.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

344 Calories / serving

11.4g Fat

56.7g Carbs

3.7g Protein

29.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~3440 cal · 114g fat · 567g carbs · 37g protein · 295g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.