Where do jam tarts originate from?

Although small, sweet, tarts of various sorts are known in England from the earliest times, as with the 15th Century fruit tart receipt below, ‘jam tarts’ could not appear until the West Indian trade had made sugar cheap, making jam popular.

Are tarts British?

In the 19th century, tart was British slang for “pretty woman.” Some believe it is a shortening of “sweetheart.” But by the end of that century, tart described a prostitute, something many language scholars trace back to the tart that you get at the bakery.

Do jam tarts need to be refrigerated?

Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days. If the dough is soft, you might need to put it back in the fridge to firm up a little before you cut it. Make the tarts. Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚F).

Can I freeze a jam tart?

Yes, you can freeze jam tarts. Jam tarts, of any flavour, can be frozen for up to around 3 months. They freeze really well and it’s easy to do.

How many calories are in a jam tart?

182 Calories

Fat	7.6 g
Carbs	27.7 g
Fibre	0.5 g
Protein	1.5 g

How much does a jam tart weigh?

Nutrition

Typical Values	Per 100g	Per tart (35g)
Fat	13.5g	4.7g
of which Saturates	4.7g	1.6g
Carbohydrate	68.0g	23.8g
of which Sugars	30.2g	10.6g

Are Asda jam tarts vegan?

Suitable for Vegans. May Contain: Nuts.

How many carbs are in jam tarts?

Nutrition

Typical Values	Per 100g	One tart (30g)
Carbohydrate	63.6g	19.1g
Sugars	32.3g	9.7g
Fibre	1.9g	0.6g
Protein	3.8g	1.1g

How many calories is a pineapple tart?

A pineapple tart contains 93 calories, 2.3g of saturated fat, 6.2g of sugar and 58mg of sodium.