Freeform Shortbread Tart with Quince & Apple's Jam
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Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 jar (6 ounces or ¾ of a cup) Quince and Apple's Apple and Cranberry Jam
  • ¼ cup gruyere, shredded
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
  1. Using an electric mixture, beat together butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt for about 2-4 minutes, until mixture becomes smooth. Turn speed to low, then add flour, a little bit at a time, scraping down the sides as needed, until a dough just starts to form.
  2. Use your hands to knead the dough into a ball, then wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 425F.
  4. Remove dough from fridge and place on parchment paper. Sprinkle a little flour on top and gently roll out to a circle or oval (shape doesn't matter) that is about ½ inch thick with a 12 inch diameter. Using your fingers, pinch together sides to make a 1 inch wall around the outside. Prick center with a fork all around, then bake for 8-10 minutes, until it's just starting to brown.
  5. Remove from oven and scoop jam into center, spreading it around with a spoon to the wall edges. Sprinkle gruyere on top, followed by the almonds. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until dough is golden brown and cheese is melted. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Other possible combinations: Fig and Black Tea jam with goat cheese and hazelnuts, Pear with Honey and Ginger jam with cheddar and walnuts.
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2016/12/07/freeform-shortbread-tart-quince-apples-jam/