Modern Banbury Tarts

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raisins
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 Plain Crackers (like Ritz or Saltines) (Finely crushed)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (From 1 lemon)
• 1 package (double crust) Prepared Pie Crust (Or homemade pastry)
• 2 tablespoons Cold Water (For sealing)
• 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (For fork)

Instructions

1. 1Stone and chop the raisins. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped raisins, sugar, slightly beaten egg, finely crushed crackers, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well to combine.
2. 2On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie crust to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out rectangles approximately 3.5 inches long by 3 inches wide.
3. 3Place two teaspoons of the raisin mixture onto each pastry rectangle. Moisten the edges of the pastry halfway around with cold water. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle or rectangle, and press the edges together to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork dipped in flour.
4. 4Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Bake the tarts for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.