Grated Shortcrust Jam Pie with a Frozen Dough Topping
This Eastern European grated pie sandwiches thick jam between a pressed pastry base and frozen shreds of the same buttery dough.
This Eastern European grated pie sandwiches thick jam between a pressed pastry base and frozen shreds of the same buttery dough. Chilling one portion makes the coarse topping easy to grate. Use a firm, tart jam so the filling stays in place and balances the sweet crust. Bake until the top is evenly golden, then cool before cutting; warm jam can make the squares fall apart. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; rub in butter, then add sugar, eggs and vanilla and mix just until dough forms. Divide dough two-thirds and one-third; press the larger piece into a lined 23 cm square pan and freeze the smaller piece 30 minutes.
Recipe card
Grated Shortcrust Jam Pie with a Frozen Dough Topping
Equipment: Mixing bowls, measuring tools and suitable baking pan or appliance
Ingredients
Instructions
Dough
Mix flour, baking powder and salt; rub in butter, then add sugar, eggs and vanilla and mix just until dough forms.
Chill
Divide dough two-thirds and one-third; press the larger piece into a lined 23 cm square pan and freeze the smaller piece 30 minutes.
Fill
Heat oven to 180°C (350°F); spread thick jam evenly over the base, leaving a narrow edge.
Grate
Coarsely grate frozen dough over the jam in an even layer.
Bake
Bake 35 to 40 minutes until golden; cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
How to tell when it is ready
Bake 35 to 40 minutes until golden; cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Tips
- Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
- Divide dough two-thirds and one-third.
- Heat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Coarsely grate frozen dough over the jam in an even layer.
Troubleshooting
- If topping will not grate, freeze it longer.
- If jam leaks, use a thicker preserve and leave an edge.
Substitutions
- Use another thick tart jam.
- Use vanilla sugar for vanilla extract and adjust sugar.
Variations
- Use apricot jam.
- Add lemon zest to the pastry.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with tea.
- Dust lightly with icing sugar.
- Add plain yogurt.
- Pack cooled squares for a picnic.
Make ahead
Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Storage
Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Food safety
Bake egg-containing pastry fully and cool the jam layer before storing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know grated shortcrust jam pie is ready?
Bake 35 to 40 minutes until golden; cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
How should I store grated shortcrust jam pie?
Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Serve with tea. Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
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