Scottish Border Tart

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 59
Try the delicious Scottish Border Tart today and impress your friends and family with your homemade dessert!
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Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

225 g shortcrust pastry
140 g mixed dried fruit
50 g butter
50 g dark brown sugar
25 g walnuts , chopped
25 g glace cherries , chopped
1 egg , beaten
110 g icing sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
358
Sugar
26g
Fat
14g
Scottish Border Tart is a mouth-watering dessert made with a mixture of dried fruit, nuts, cherries, and a sweet glaze topping, all on a bed of a buttery shortcrust pastry. It has a chewy texture and delicious taste that will satisfy your sweet tooth. However, keep in mind that this dessert is high in sugar and fat, so it's best enjoyed in moderation.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4.
2.Roll out the pastry to a thickness of around 0.5 cm and line a 20.5cm tart tin. Trim the edges.
3.Mix the dried fruit, walnuts, dark brown sugar and cherries together and then scatter over the base of the pastry.
4.Melt the butter in a saucepan and mix in the beaten egg. Pour this over the dried fruit and smooth over the surface.
5.Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the surface is golden brown.
6.Mix the icing sugar and lemon juice together until smooth and spoon over the top of the baked tart. Leave to cool and serve.
7.

PROS

Simple and easy recipe with a delicious taste and a chewy texture

CONS

High in sugar and fat

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Dried fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, and can improve heart health and digestion. Walnuts are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that can aid in brain function and lower inflammation. Cherries are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help prevent diseases.

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