Directions:
- To make filling-.
- Combine raisins, cherries, citron, 1/3 cup sugar, boiling water and lemon juice in heavy saucepan Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved, and mixture has thickened somewhat.
- Cool.
- To make dough-.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and 3 Tbsp sugar.
- Cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add the lemon rind.
- Combine the beaten egg with the cream and add to the dry ingredients stirring lightly with a fork until all the flour is dampened.
- Turn the soft dough out on a floured board and kead for about 30 seconds.
- To make tree-.
- Cut a walnut sized piece from the dough and divide remaining dough in half and roll each half out into a tree shaped triangle.
- The rolled dough should be about 1/8 inch thick.
- Place one triangle on greased baking sheet.
- Spread filling over this triangle leaving a 1/4 border on all three sides.
- Moisten this edge.
- Lay second triangle over the first and press edges together to seal.
- With a sharp knife cut 4 slits on each side of the tree, cutting to within 1/2 of the centre.
- Twist the tips upward to look like branches and expose the filling.
- Roll the small piece of dough into a cylinder and place at the bottom of the tree to make the trunk.
- Bake in 400 F oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool slightly and frost with fondant or icing sugar glaze along the branches.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 498.35 Kcal (2086 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 275.46 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 30.61g | 47% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 15.6mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 518.86mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 108.6mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 62.39g | 21% | |
| Sugars | 35.8g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.29g | 9% | |
| Protein | 6.88g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin A | 3.5mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 359mg | 36% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 288.83 Kcal (1209 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 159.65 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.74g | 47% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 9.04mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 300.71mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 62.94mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 36.16g | 21% | |
| Sugars | 20.75g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.33g | 9% | |
| Protein | 3.99g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin A | 2mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 208mg | 36% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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