Maids of Honor Tarts

[a_boleyn]

My friend Charles, of Five Euro Foods, often posts traditional British recipes, so he was the person I asked about these intriguingly titled tarts which I'd run across in my reading. When he said he hadn't ever heard of them, but they sounded like something worth trying, I decided to finally get off my duff and give them a shot

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[iulia_linnea]

Oh, those look yummy!

[a_boleyn]

Thank you. I can't quite decide if I like the raspberry or the mixed citrus curd version better. I think they'd be great additions to an afternoon tea.

[iulia_linnea]

Why not have both? ;)

[a_boleyn]

You're right.

I made the 2nd batch because it turned out there was more almond filling than would fit inside the first dozen tarts and more pastry as well. And I didn't want to throw it away so I thought ... why not try the citrus curd inside? I'm glad I did. :)

[iulia_linnea]

I might have to try my hand at tarts; heretofore, I've not been brave enough.

[a_boleyn]

Have you ever tried butter tarts? They're quite popular in Canada whether plain or with pecans or raisins inside. I'll have to make them and share the recipe one day. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butter_tart

[iulia_linnea]

I haven't, but those look like a good place to start!