Maple Curd

Versatile mapley goodness, can be used in tarts, pastries, pies etc.

Ingredients: (makes enough for 2doz tartlets)

• 3/4 cup /3oz brown sugar (the darker the better!)
• 1/4 cup/ 3oz maple syrup
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/8th tsp/a good pinch of salt
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup (good handful,around 4oz)chopped, lightly roasted or toasted pecan nuts (optional)

Method

1. Use a heavy bottomed saucepan to melt butter and sugars together at a medium heat.
2. Add the other ingredients.Whisk well, to avoid clumping and sticking to the pan. Continue to stir while bringing to a steady simmer for 7-8minutes.
3. The mixture is ready to use.
4. If making tartlets, pour into pastry cases, top with pecan nuts, and bake at 180*C for around 17-20 minutes.