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Recipe 1460

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Heritage Classic

Recipe 1460

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Recipe Score · Heritage Classic
⏱ Time
4 to 6 minutes

🥘 Ingredients

6 eggs, 4 oz. of butter, 3 tablespoonfuls of apricot, strawberry, or any jam that may be preferred.

👨‍🍳 Method

Make the omelet by recipe No. 1459, only instead of doubling it over, leave it flat in the pan. When quite firm, and nicely brown on one side, turn it carefully on to a hot dish, spread over the middle of it the jam, and fold the omelet over on each side; sprinkle sifted sugar over, and serve very quickly. A pretty dish of small omelets may be made by dividing the batter into 3 or 4 portions, and frying them separately; they should then be spread each one with a different kind of preserve, and the omelets rolled over. Always sprinkle sweet omelets with sifted sugar before being sent to table.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Viktor — Technique Nerd
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
A lesson in doing more with less

I tried my hand at Mrs. Beeton's jam omelette this week, and I must say, it was a delightful foray into vintage cooking. The technique was straightforward, but the results were surprisingly elegant. I followed the instructions to make a single large omelette, and the key was indeed to ensure it was firm and nicely browned before transferring it to a hot dish. I found the process of folding the omelette over the jam to be incredibly satisfying, like wrapping a little gift. The real delight came when I sprinkled the sifted sugar over the top. It melted ever so slightly, creating a delicate, caramelized crust that added a delightful textural contrast to the soft, jammy centre. This omelette is perfect for the comfort-seeker looking to elevate their weekend brunch. The jam omelette is best enjoyed immediately, so gather your loved ones and dig in while it's hot.

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