Jam-Filled Pastries

Treat yourself to the irresistible charm of homemade Jam-Filled Pastries—flaky, buttery perfection with a sweet surprise inside! These delightful hand pies are made from scratch with a tender, golden pastry dough that’s sealed around your favorite fruit jam, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this recipe combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and jam, making it a budget-friendly yet indulgent treat. With a quick 30-minute prep and a short bake time, you’ll have a batch of 8 freshly baked pastries ready to impress. Finish each pastry with a glossy egg wash and a sprinkle of sugar for a bakery-style crunch, and enjoy them warm or at room temperature. Ideal for entertaining or satisfying midweek cravings, these jam-filled delights are as versatile as they are delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 175 g unsalted butter
• 60 ml cold water
• 1 tsp salt
• 150 g jam (any variety)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture.

Step 3

Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Gradually add the cold water, mixing gently with a fork until the dough begins to come together.

Step 5

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly to form a cohesive ball. Flatten it into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about a 0.5cm thickness. Cut the dough into 8 even rectangles.

Step 7

Place a heaping teaspoon of jam in the center of each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges.

Step 8

Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges with a fork to seal the pastries.

Step 9

Beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Step 10

Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 11

Once baked, remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	722.1 grams (722.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2799

Total Fat 161.00g	206%
Saturated Fat 89.90g	450%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 607mg	202%
Sodium 2538mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 321.30g	117%
Dietary Fiber 8.30g	30%
Total Sugars 100.60g
Protein 34.40g	69%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 137mg	11%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 526mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 44.8%