6 oz plain flour
5 oz melted butter
1 tablespoon icing (confectioners) sugar
1 tablespoon water
3 1/2 oz pecan nuts (broken large)
2 eggs (size 3/medium)
2 oz dark brown soft sugar
5 oz golden syrup (corn syrup)
Mix together the flour, icing sugar, water and 4 oz of the melted butter. (You should kneed together for a good mix).
Divide between 6 x 4 inch flan tins or small bun tins and press up the edges (prick lightly with a fork to reduce the amount the centre rises)
Place on a baking tray and blind bake in a preheated oven at 190C/375F/gas mark 5 for 10 to 15 mins (until golden brown)
Remove and divide the chopped pecans between the pastry cases.
Whisk the eggs, then stir in the sugar, syrup and remaining 1 oz melted butter. Beat well and spoon into the pastry cases, filling almost to the top. (this makes probably 50% TOO much mixture for me)
Return to the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until set and golden.
Serve hot or cold with cream, creme fraishe or ice cream.
Time: about an hour and a quarter for one batch. Source: Sainsbury's golden syrup suggested recipe
