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Treacle Tart Recipe

Treacle Tart Recipe


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  • Total Time: 65-70 mins
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Delightful British classic, treacle tart invites sweet-toothed dessert enthusiasts on a nostalgic culinary journey through traditional English baking. Warm golden syrup, buttery pastry, and breadcrumbs combine to create a comforting slice that transports you directly to a quaint countryside kitchen.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 400 grams (14 ounces) golden syrup
  • 150 grams (5.5 ounces) fine fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 250 grams (9 ounces) plain flour

Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:

  • 2 lemons, zest and juice
  • 1 free-range egg, beaten

Fat and Greasing Ingredients:

  • 130 grams (4.5 ounces) butter, plus extra for greasing

Instructions

  1. Create a crumbly pastry mixture by working cold butter into flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  2. Add cold water gradually to form a cohesive dough, then refrigerate for 20 minutes to rest and firm up.
  3. Position an oven rack with a baking sheet and preheat to 200°C.
  4. Lightly grease an 18cm tart tin, then carefully roll out the chilled pastry and line the tin, trimming excess edges.
  5. Prick the pastry base with a fork to prevent rising during baking.
  6. Set aside some dough for the lattice top, rolling it between sheets of cling film for precision.
  7. Warm golden syrup gently in a pan, then incorporate lemon zest, juice, and breadcrumbs to create a rich, fragrant filling.
  8. Pour the syrup mixture evenly into the prepared pastry case.
  9. Cut the reserved pastry into neat strips and weave a delicate lattice pattern across the top of the tart.
  10. Brush the lattice and edges with egg wash, trim any overhanging pastry, and press edges to seal.
  11. Bake at 200°C for 10 minutes, then reduce temperature to 180°C and continue baking for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
  12. Allow the tart to cool slightly, serving either warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Adjust breadcrumb consistency by grating stale bread for lighter texture, ensuring fine, even crumbs.
  • Minimize pastry shrinkage by chilling dough thoroughly and avoiding overworking, which develops tough gluten strands.
  • Create gluten-free version using almond or coconut flour, maintaining delicate crumb structure while accommodating dietary restrictions.
  • Enhance flavor complexity by adding orange zest alongside lemon, introducing subtle citrus depth to traditional treacle sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35-40 mins
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 493 kcal
  • Sugar: 47 g
  • Sodium: 2 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 37 mg