Popular in the United Kingdom, treacle is a syrup made in the refining of sugar cane. Treacle Tart has become a curiosity in other countries due to being in the Harry Potter books. In Canada, look for Lyle's Golden Syrup. Or you can substitute 2/3 cup (150 mL) corn syrup and 1/3 cup (75 mL) fancy molasses for the golden syrup.
- Portion size 8 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: February 2008
Ingredients
Filling:
Method
In food processor, pulse together flour, sugar and salt. Pulse in butter until in fine crumbs with a few larger pieces. Whisk egg yolk with water; drizzle over flour mixture. Pulse just until dough clumps together. Press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch (23 cm) tart pan with removable bottom. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.Line tart shell with foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake in bottom third of 375°F (190°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden. Remove weights and foil. Let cool on rack.
Filling: In small saucepan, warm golden syrup, and dark treacle (if using) over medium-low heat. Stir in bread crumbs, lemon rind and juice; spread over crust. Bake on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is golden and filling is set. Serve warm.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 250 mg
- Protein 4 g
- Calories 357.0
- Total fat 13 g
- Cholesterol 56 mg
- Saturated fat 8 g
- Total carbohydrate 59 g
%RDI
- Iron 16.0
- Folate 28.0
- Calcium 5.0
- Vitamin A 11.0
- Vitamin C 5.0
