Delicious Banbury Tarts Recipe

Banbury tarts are a classic English pastry filled with a delicious mixture of currants, raisins, and mixed spices. This recipe will guide you through making these delectable treats from scratch, perfect for an afternoon tea or dessert.

Ingredients

• Shortcrust pastry dough
• Currants
• Raisins
• Mixed spices
• Sugar
• Egg (for egg wash)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a muffin tin.
2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry dough and cut circles to fit into the muffin tin cavities.
3. Mix the currants, raisins, mixed spices, and sugar together in a bowl.
4. Fill each pastry circle with the fruit mixture.
5. Cut out smaller circles of pastry to place on top of the tarts, sealing the edges with a fork.
6. Brush the tops of the tarts with egg wash.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
8. Allow the tarts to cool before serving.
9. Enjoy your delicious homemade Banbury tarts!

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