Mayhaw Jelly Tart

Name: Mayhaw Jelly Tart
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup ice water; 1.5 cups mayhaw jelly; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp cornstarch

A crisp butter pastry shell filled with vibrant southern mayhaw jelly. This classic dessert balances sweet and tart fruit flavors with a delicate crust.

50 minMediumServes 8280 cal/serving

CajunDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup ice water
1.5 cups mayhaw jelly
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

1

Pulse 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt in a food processor until combined.
2

Add 1 cup chilled and cubed unsalted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3

Drizzle in 1/4 cup ice water slowly while pulsing until a firm dough forms.
4

Press dough into a tart pan, prick the bottom with a fork, and bake at 375F for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
5

In a saucepan over low heat, whisk together 1.5 cups mayhaw jelly, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tsp cornstarch until melted and smooth.
6

Pour the warm jelly mixture into the baked crust and bake for an additional 10 minutes to set.
7

Cool completely at room temperature before slicing.

Questions

Can I make Mayhaw Jelly Tart dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Mayhaw Jelly Tart gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Mayhaw Jelly Tart keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Mayhaw Jelly Tart?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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