Banbury Tarts

Perfect for a tea party, these dainty tart shells are filled with a delicious mixture of chopped figs, citron peel, brown sugar, egg, raisins and nuts. After an hour in the oven, they 're ready to serve with a dab of whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg on top.

• Calories: 506 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ cup raisins
• ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup chopped candied citron
• 1 cup chopped dried figs
• 12 (5 inch) unbaked tart shells

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Beat the egg and sugar together. Stir in the figs, peel, raisins, and nuts. Fill tart shells 3/4 full with fruit filling.

Step 3

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on racks.