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- Carbohydrate 263.514175222762 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 7.18562500607437 g
- Fiber 5.72062500483593 g
- Protein 16.9711875143466 g
- Saturated Fat 1.52931375129281 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (351g)
- Sodium 1069.43500090405 mg
- Sugar 257.793550217926 g
- Trans Fat 1.73704750146841 g
- Calories 1136 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 395F/190C.
- In a medium saucepan, warm up the golden syrup until it's runny.
- Add the bread crumbs, lemon zest and lemon juice, and stir it all together.
- Pour it into the pie crust.
- Cut the dough into long strips for the lattice top.
- Place onto the top of the pie and cut the excess off.
- Bake for 35 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Operating within a thirty-minute total window requires precise sequencing, particularly when managing pastry dough that softens at room temperature. Golden syrup acts as the primary sweetener and structural binder, utilizing its inverted sugar content to prevent crystallization during baking.
Managing Moisture and Pastry Integrity
Warm the golden syrup gently in a medium saucepan just until it flows easily, preventing the fine fresh breadcrumbs from clumping into dense pockets. Incorporate the grated zest and juice of one whole lemon to introduce necessary acidity, which balances the intense sweetness of the syrup. When cutting the extra shortcrust pie crust into long strips for the lattice top, keep the dough chilled. Working with cold fat ensures distinct flaky layers rather than a greasy absorption into the filling. Preheat the oven precisely to 395F (190C) to achieve immediate oven spring in the pastry fat. Bake the tart for thirty-five minutes until the visual cue of a deep golden brown crust is established across the lattice.
- Using stale bread instead of fresh breadcrumbs will yield a dry, crumbly interior rather than a cohesive, custardy set.
- Failing to warm the syrup sufficiently before mixing prevents the breadcrumbs from hydrating evenly.
- Skipping the lemon juice leaves the filling overwhelmingly cloying without acid to cut the sugar.
