Gluten-Free Jam-Filled Pastries
Delightful and irresistibly flaky, these Gluten-Free Jam-Filled Pastries are the perfect treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Made with a tender gluten-free dough enriched with xanthan gum for structure, these pastries boast a golden, buttery crust and a luscious fruit-filled center. Whether you opt for classic strawberry jam or a bold blackberry preserve, the choice is yours to customize the flavor to your liking. Simple to prepare and ready in under an hour, this recipe combines quick prep with easy techniques like folding and sealing for bakery-worthy results. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these pastries are both elegant and approachable, making them ideal for gluten-free indulgence any day of the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Xanthan gum
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3 tablespoons Ice-cold water
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Jam or fruit preserve (flavor of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, xanthan gum, sugar, baking powder, and sea salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture, using a pastry cutter or your hands to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the ice-cold water, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until the dough comes together and is slightly sticky.
Lightly dust your work surface with gluten-free flour and gently knead the dough for about a minute until smooth.
Roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 4-inch squares using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
Place a teaspoon of jam in the center of each square.
Fold one corner of the square over to the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
Arrange the pastries on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Lightly brush the tops of the pastries with milk.
Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are golden and firm.
Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Optionally, dust the pastries with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.9 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.5 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.5 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 5% | |
*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.
