Treacle tart
Sweet golden syrup filling with lemon and breadcrumbs in a crisp shortcrust case. Very rich, so slices go a long way.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.30 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the flour and butter together to fine crumbs, stir in the sugar, then add the water to bring together a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Roll out the pastry and line a 23 cm tart tin, leaving the edges slightly overhanging.
- 3
Line with baking paper and baking beans and bake blind for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for 5 more minutes.
20 min - 4
Warm the golden syrup gently, then stir in the breadcrumbs, lemon zest and juice, and the egg.
- 5
Pour into the pastry case and bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 25 minutes until just set.
25 min - 6
Trim the pastry edge and serve warm or cold with cream.
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