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Banbury Tarts


"This is an English recipe that makes lovely individual tarts. Serve each tart adorned with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg."
Original recipe yield: 12 - 5 inch tarts.
Servings:
12

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup chopped dried figs
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped candied citron
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 12 (5 inch) unbaked tart shells

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Chop the figs as fine as possible, measure to 1 cup, and pour boiling water over to cover. Allow to stand for 45 minutes. Drain very well.
  2. Beat the egg and sugar together. Stir in the figs, peel, raisins, and nuts. Fill tart shells 3/4 full with fruit filling.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on racks.