Blackcurrant boats
Blackcurrant boats are a delicious and easy treat for kids. Get the recipe, read the history of blackcurrants, and find out exactly what they're good for.
Ingredients
- 3 oz Plain flour
- 1 1/2 oz Caster sugar
- 1 Egg Vanilla essence
- 1 1/2 oz Butter Filling
- 11 oz Can of blackcurrants
- 2 oz Caster sugar
- 1 oz Flaked almonds
- 1/4 pint Carton of double cream
- 1 tbsp Icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) Gas 7.
- Sift flour into a bowl, make a well in the centre and add sugar, egg and a few drops of vanilla essence. Add the butter, cut into pieces, and knead to a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick and use to line eight barquette tins. Prick and bake blind for 15-20 minutes till cooked and golden brown. Cool.
- Drain blackcurrants and place in bowl. Sprinkle over the caster sugar and leave for 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill. Spread flaked almonds on grill pan and toast. Whip cream till stiff with icing sugar. Spoon into piping bag.
- Drain blackcurrants and divide between pastry boats. Pipe on cream and decorate with toasted almonds.
Notes
Freezing Not suitable
Calories: 225 kcal
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 32 mg
Sodium: 45 mg
Potassium: 175 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 14 g
Vitamin A: 440 IU
Vitamin C: 71 mg
Calcium: 43 mg
Iron: 1 mg