Great Britain Treacle Tart Recipe

Name: Great Britain Treacle Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PASTRY; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, chilled; 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, chilled; 3 -4 tablespoons cold water; FILLING; 4 cups fresh breadcrumbs, from homemade-style white bread; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 egg, beaten; 1 2/3 cups dark corn syrup; 1 tablespoon molasses

Servings: persons

PASTRY
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
6 tablespoons butter, chilled
2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, chilled
3 -4 tablespoons cold water
FILLING
4 cups fresh breadcrumbs, from homemade-style white bread
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 egg, beaten
1 2/3 cups dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon molasses

1
TO MAKE PASTRY, in a medium bowl, combine flour and sugar. Use a pastry blender or fork to cut in butter and lard or shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough water to make a soft dough that forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
2
TO MAKE FILLING, in a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, ginger, lemon juice, egg, corn syrup and molasses.
3
TO COMPLETE, preheat oven to 350u00b0F Butter a 9-inch pie pan or quiche dish. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry until 1/8 inch thick. Fit into buttered pie pan or dish; trim and flute edge. Pour in filling; smooth surface. Bake in center of oven 20 to 30 minutes or until filling is firm and pastry is golden brown. Cut tart into wedges. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream or custard. Makes 1 (9-inch) tart.
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803

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PASTRY, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, chilled, and more.

Yes, Great Britain Treacle Tart 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.

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