Helen'S Eccles Cakes
Helen's Eccles Cakes feature sweet, spiced currant filling encased in flaky pastry, perfect for teatime or a delightful snack for those who enjoy traditional baked treats.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roll out half of the pastry and fit it into the bottom of a 9-inch square pan.
- Roll out the remaining pastry to the same size and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake both crusts for about 12 minutes until browned.
- Allow the crusts to cool.
- In a heavy pan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon, salt, currants, and water; cook until thickened.
- Pour the currant mixture into the pan with the bottom crust.
- Top with the second crust.
- Sprinkle with a little water and then sprinkle with sugar.
- Refrigerate before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
563
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).