Welcome to the delightful world of Banbury Tarts – a cherished dessert that effortlessly combines the sweetness of raisins and the tartness of dried cranberries in a golden pastry embrace. 🥧✨
Banbury Tarts Recipe
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: < 30 Mins, Oven
Yield: 8-10 tarts
Calories: 255.3 per serving
Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 30.2mg | Sodium: 122.9mg
Carbohydrates: 47.7g | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 36.6g | Protein: 2.1g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raisins 🍇
- 1 cup dried cranberries 🍒
- 1 cup sugar 🧁
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 3 tablespoons butter 🧈
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon 🍋
- 1 package of pie crust or puff pastry 🥟
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C), creating the perfect ambiance for your Banbury Tarts to achieve golden perfection.
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Mix and Mingle: In a harmonious bowl, bring together the raisins, dried cranberries, sugar, egg, butter, and the zest and juice of a lively lemon. Let them dance in sweet symphony, creating a flavorful filling.
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Rolling Rhapsody: Roll out your chosen pastry dough with the finesse of a pastry maestro until it reaches a delectable 1/8-inch thickness.
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Square Serenity: Cut the rolled dough into charming 3-inch squares, laying the foundation for your delightful Banbury Tarts.
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Filling Fusion: Place a generous yet humble tablespoon of the raisin-cranberry mixture at the heart of each pastry square, like a precious gem awaiting discovery.
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Triangle Tango: Embrace each square lovingly, folding it into a triangle – a culinary ballet of flavors and textures. Seal the edges with a gentle brush of water, ensuring a harmonious union.
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X Marks the Spot: With the precision of a culinary cartographer, cut a small X on the top of each tart using a sharp knife. This not only adds a touch of visual allure but allows the tarts to breathe and bake evenly.
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Bake Ballet: Place your creations on a baking sheet and let them pirouette in the oven for approximately 20 minutes or until they achieve a golden brown magnificence.
Notes:
- Puff pastry enthusiasts, fear not! You can swap traditional pie crust with puff pastry for an elevated Banbury Tart experience. Adjust the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and shorten the baking time to 15 minutes for puff pastry perfection.
These Banbury Tarts, with their flaky pastry and luscious filling, are not only a testament to culinary finesse but also a canvas for your creativity. Some culinary artists even replace raisins with Craisins, introducing a delightful twist that elevates this classic recipe. Moreover, the filling itself proves versatile, making it an excellent addition to cinnamon rolls for those seeking a different pastry adventure. 🌟
As you embark on your Banbury Tart journey, feel free to explore the filling variations, and I wholeheartedly vouch for the Orange-Craisin combination – a burst of citrusy brightness amidst the sweet symphony of dried fruits. May your kitchen be filled with the enticing aroma of these Banbury Tarts, and may each bite be a moment of pure, unadulterated bliss. 🌈💖
