Treacle Tart Recipe

A traditional British Dessert. Can be served as a pudding with custard or a dollop of cream or on its own sliced with elevenses or afternoon tea as a treat.

Make in advance if you’re expecting visitors in a few days and freeze until needed.

Ingredients for Treacle Tart:

• 8oz Self raising Flour
• 4oz Butter
• Lemon Juice
• Treacle
• Breadcrumbs
• Water

Method for Treacle Tart:

1. Rub the sifted flour with the chopped butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2. Add water and mix to a stiff paste.
3. Line a pie dish.
4. Melt 2 large tablespoons treacle, breadcrumbs and lemon juice together gently in a saucepan over a low heat then pour onto the pastry.
5. Bake for 20 minutes at 200°C.

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