Eccles Cakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb shortdough pastry
1/3 cup white sugar
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup currants
1 oz candied mixed citrus peel
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 egg white, beaten
1/8 cup white sugar

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. cook over medium heat until melted. Add currants, candied peel, nutmeg and allspice. Continue to cook until heated through. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut into 4 inch rounds. Place a small spoonful of filling onto center of each pastry circle, draw the edges together over the fruit and pinch to seal. Turn over, then press gently with a rolling pin to flatten the cakes.
Make a small hole or 2 small slash marks in the center of each pastry. Brush with beaten egg white, and sprinkle with sugar. Arrange on cookie sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned around edges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	42.48 Kcal (178 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.96g	3%
Cholesterol	5.09mg	2%
Sodium	5.46mg	0%
Potassium	25.54mg	1%
Total Carbs	6.1g	2%
Sugars	5.29g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	1%
Protein	0.41g	1%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	3.8mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	220.66 Kcal (924 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.17g	3%
Cholesterol	26.43mg	2%
Sodium	28.35mg	0%
Potassium	132.67mg	1%
Total Carbs	31.7g	2%
Sugars	27.47g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	1%
Protein	2.11g	1%
Vitamin C	15.1mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	0%
Calcium	19.8mg	0%

* 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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