Servings: Makes one 9-inch tart. Ingredients: For the crust and topping: 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 65 grams (½ cup) slivered almonds ...

Sour cherry jam, with its balance of sweet and sour, is best in this tart; some brands might specify Morello cherries on the label. If sour cherry jam is not available, good-quality strawberry jam … ...

Today, though, jam represents more than something you spread on toast. The “jam girl” aesthetic is ultimately inspired by a slower, more intentional way of living, usually on a homestead.

Refrigerate tart shell, uncovered, until ready to use. Spread preserves evenly in tart shell. Whisk together egg yolk and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl until well combined.

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for ricotta and cherry jam tarts. Credit: AP/Joe Murphy65 grams (½ cup) slivered almonds. 71 grams (⅓ cup) white sugar.

Ricotta and Cherry Jam Tart. Start to finish: 2 hours (50 minutes active), plus cooling. Servings: Makes one 9-inch tart. Ingredients: For the crust and topping: 1 large egg.

To make the crust and topping, in a small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla. In a food processor, combine the almonds, white sugar and lemon zest.

Scrape the ricotta mixture onto the still-warm crust and spread in an even layer, leaving a ¼-inch border at the edge. Dollop the jam onto the ricotta and gently spread in an even layer to cover ...

Servings: Makes one 9-inch tart. Ingredients: For the crust and topping: 1 large egg. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. 65 grams (½ cup) slivered almonds ...

Ricotta and Cherry Jam Tart. Start to finish: 2 hours (50 minutes active), plus cooling. Servings: Makes one 9-inch tart. Ingredients: For the crust and topping: 1 large egg.

Ricotta and Cherry Jam Tart. For the crust and topping: 1 large egg. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. 65 grams (½ cup) slivered almonds. 71 grams (⅓ cup) white sugar. 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest.