Bakewell Tart Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

ground almonds

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed flour

Sunflower seed flour is a nut-free alternative that can be cheaper.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is typically cheaper.

raspberry jam

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: store-brand jam

Store-brand jam can be a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line a tart tin.

Prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 minutes.

Spread raspberry jam evenly over the pastry base.

In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in almond extract, ground almonds, and flour until combined.

Pour the almond mixture over the jam layer in the tart shell.

Smooth the top and sprinkle with slivered almonds.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.

Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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