Cumberland Rum Nicky

A traditional northern tart stuffed with sticky dates, apricots, ginger, and rum, topped with a shortcrust pastry lattice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 808.4 kcals 4850.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 109.2 grams 655.1 grams
Fat 34.7 grams 208.2 grams
Protein 4.7 grams 28.4 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Stem Ginger In Syrup
drained and finely chopped
2
tbsp
Dairy
50
g
Unsalted Butter
cut into 1–2cm cubes
100
g
Unsalted Butter
chilled and cut into 1cm cubes
1
piece
Egg
free-range, lightly beaten
100
g
Fruits
225
g
Dates
coarsely chopped
100
g
Dried Apricots
coarsely chopped
GrainsCereals
Liquids
50
ml
75
ml

Steps

  • Mix all filling ingredients except butter in a bowl and let soak.
  • Rub chilled butter into flour and icing sugar until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Combine egg, lemon juice, and two tablespoons of water into the flour mixture to form a dough.
  • Knead the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Line a 20cm pie dish with the larger portion of rolled dough and add the filling and butter cubes.
  • Create a lattice using eight 1cm wide strips from the remaining pastry.
  • Dampen the pastry edges and secure the lattice on top of the tart.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 180°C, then reduce to 160°C for 20 minutes.
  • Beat softened butter, light brown sugar, and rum together to make the rum butter.
  • Serve the tart with a spoonful of the chilled rum butter.