Eccles Cakes Recipe

Name: Eccles Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 2/3 cup currants; 1 oz candied orange peel; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1 None lemon, zested; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground cloves; 11.5 oz puff pastry, left at room temperature for 10 mins; 1 None egg white, lightly beaten; 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Servings: persons

2 tbsp butter
2/3 cup currants
1 oz candied orange peel
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 None lemon, zested
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
11.5 oz puff pastry, left at room temperature for 10 mins
1 None egg white, lightly beaten
1 tbsp granulated sugar

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a small saucepan, melt butter then remove from heat and add currants, candied orange peel, brown sugar, lemon zest, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves.
2
Unroll puff pastry onto a floured work surface and cut out eight 4 inch discs. Distribute currant mixture between center of discs, leaving a 1 inch margin around edges. Brush edges with egg white and fold over filling, pressing edges together. Lay fold-side down on baking sheet. Roll a rolling pin carefully over each cake to flatten slightly. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Slash each cake 3 times with a knife and bake for 15 mins. Allow to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold.

225

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp butter, 2/3 cup currants, 1 oz candied orange peel, 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Eccles Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Eccles Cakes

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