Tag: Glace Cherries

Cherry Buns

  • These ciasteczka – small cakes are made with glacé cherries.
  • Did you know that the centre for glacé cherries production is in Provence in France?
  • To keep their shape these are baked in greased bun tins whilst here bun cases were used as well.

INGREDIENTS

  • 220g plain flour
  • 2½ teaspoons of baking powder
  • 110g butter
  • 110g granulated sugar
  • 110g of glacé cherries – chopped into quarters
  • 1 egg – beaten
  • Grated rind of ½ a lemon
  • 2 – 3 tablespoons of milk

METHOD

  • Pre-heat the oven to GM5 – 190°C.
  • Mix the flour and the baking powder together.
  • Rub in the butter.
  • Add the sugar and chopped cherries.
  • Stir in the grated lemon rind.
  • Add the beaten egg and milk and lightly mix to a stiff consistency.
  • Spoon around 1½ tablespoons into each bun case, keeping them look ‘rough’.
  • Bake for 14 -15 minutes until lightly browned.

The plate stand is by Heathcote and was Made in England.

OPTIONS

Not tested but other glacé fruits could be used or dried fruits.