Ecclefechan Tarts

[@julie-joywilliams7280]

I thought it was adorable when you smiled as you admited to having more than one taste of those magnificent tarts ant that is good enough a review for me so on the list of holiday treat it goes for me! It looks very very good... I like having the individual tarts as it just seems very special and impressive on a dish. Thank you again for another winner!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Julie-joy. I think you mistook my indigestion for a smile. LOL. I hope you do get to make these and enjoy them in the coming months.

[@aureliedimauro7013]

Hello Geoff, I really like your recipes. It's lovely to learn about classic recipes from the UK.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Aurélie Di Mauro . Thanks very much. I am glad you enjoy the recipes.

[@aliencat11]

These look lovely, Geoff. Thanks for sharing and stay well.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Mary. Thanks very much. I hope you stay well too.

[@brucebowen100]

Mar as motha an ìm ’s ann as fheàrr. Yes, I agree. The more butter the better. Santa Claus will be so happy if you leave some of these by the fireplace. Ho Ho Ho 🎅

[@geoffsbakingblog]

O seadh, is ann as fheàrr. chan eil batter searbh agad ma chleachdas tu ìm nas fheàrr.

[@olgaoliveira7257]

Hello, Mr. Cooper! I watched this video some days ago, but only now I could come and let a message. First I loved its name and so I had to google it. Ecclefechan is such a charming small village and its fruity tart is really appetizing. Thank you once more!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Olga Oliveira. Thanks very much. I have visited Ecclefechan several time as I used to have friends who lived nearby. It is very nice.

[@daftdabbler]

I'm not an experienced baker, but I made these the other day and they turned out great. So much better than the store bought tarts! I substituted chopped almonds for the walnuts and sprinkled them with slivered almonds. Thank you for sharing your recipes!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Sarah M. That's great. I am glad they turned out well for you. As you say 'much better than the store bought tarts'.

[@jacinthadcruz9479]

These look delicious! Thankyou for sharing the recipe. You made the whole recipe look so simple.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Jacintha. Thanks very much. I am glad you think so.

[@janet4862]

Thanks for another lovely recipe Geoff. I understand why you ate a couple before the taste test 😁 it’s a must when they are fresh out of the oven and it’s the bakers prerogative 😉😆 looking forward to making these, they look delicious 🙂👍🏻 take care 🌈

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Janet. I regretted by lack of self constraint, for at least a minute. I hope you enjoy the tarts if you make them.

[@henriettahenson]

Sounds like my granddaughter when she was little about 3years old... and she couldn't say Eccles cakes....(she used to call them ethels cakes) Made me smile 😂😂😂looks a lovely little tart GEOFF... 👍❤️

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Henrietta. It is quite an unusual name and tricky to say. The tarts are very good.

[@henriettahenson]

@@geoffsbakingblog I've tried to say it three times and still can't say it properly 😂😂😂I give up.... 🙄

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@henriettahenson LOL. Good idea

[@Calithrade]

Always get these from the supermarket in December! This is the first recipe I've found that looks like the ones I buy! I will definitely be making these before the month is out 🥰

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Calithrade. I do hope you enjoy them. This was my first time making, or even tasting Ecclefechan Tarts and I was very pleased with the results.

[@harryschechter7628]

Looks delicious. Love the walnut element.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Harry. Thanks very much.

[@alpcns]

Very nice indeed. Thanks Geoff!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Alpcns. Thanks very much. I am glad you think so.

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Oh Geoff now they do look delicious 😋, indeed. Thanks Margaret. Will be trying this recipe out. ❤

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Miss Dream. I can confirm they are, or were, delicious. I hope you enjoy them.

[@geoffdundee]

They look delicious Geoff.....i can almost smell them ....i must give them a go.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Geoff, do try them. They are very good.

[@HungWaeLoe]

Hi Geoff, I've never heard of these but you have inspired me to give them a go. Thank you for the recipe. Btw, I've subbed to you. New member. Merry Christmas mate.👍👍👍

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi AC BQN. I hope you enjoy the Ecclefechan Tarts as much as I did. Thanks for the subscription. Merry Christmas to you too.

[@burbie1342]

Delicious! ❤️👍🏻👍🏻

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Burbie. Than's very much. I am glad you think so.

[@adelekan8920]

Always looking for recipes for Christmas that seem "English" or Australian. Cannot buy Christmas Pudding or mince tarts or anything traditional here so have to make everything. I found you by your meat pies and make them so I always have 2 in the freezer. Will definitely give these a whirl..... also loved how you admitted that you had eaten more than one !! so cute :-)

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Adele Kan. It is a shame that you can't buy those lovely British things. I do have a Christmas playlist with videos of various things for Christmas. I hope you enjoy these tarts if you make them.

[@soumayah75]

Original recipe ! Merci

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Danah75. Thanks. You are very welcome.

[@magsyt519]

They turned out really well. Great job, but as you know I dislike anything with mixed fruit and peel! Nice one Cyril!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Magsy T. Oh yes your dislike of mixed chopped peel can only be compared to my dislike of coffee in anything.

[@susanfryer1616]

These delicious thankyou

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Susan. You are welcome.

[@vincewill1966]

And the third in the stomach 🤣 I like that, I like your recipe Vincent

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Vincent. Thanks. My weak will encouraged me to eat them. That's my excuse.

[@mariaseniuta]

Hi Geoff, gosh i love these…i found some in Sainsburys last year…but i know these will be 10x better… Thank you for sharing.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Maria. I only found out that Sainsbury's sell them. I hope mine are better but I cant say as I haven't tasted theirs.

[@mariaseniuta]

@@geoffsbakingblog i'll let you know when i've baked your recipe.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@mariaseniuta Oh good. I look forward to hearing what you think.

[@sharonpink1]

These look delightful. What is the name of the tool you used to press the dough into the muffin tin? I need one of those. Where did you find it?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Sharon. Thanks very much. As for the tool I am tempted to say that I made it myself. But, of course, I didn't. My wood working skills would have meant I ended up with a toothpick. I bought mine from Amazon where they are listed as tart tamper , pastry tamper. I think the correct way to use it may be to have a ball of dough that you then press into the muffin tin to create the shape, but I find the way I did it, without pressing down too firmly works better. Then I gently press all the way in with the smaller end, which also fits a mini muffin tin.

[@wtglb]

The late, wonderful painter, Bob Ross would call the extra butter a “Happy Accident” ☺️They look great, it’s no wonder you had more than one! 😆

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Swamper60. I watch Bob Ross on BBC4 some evenings, very good. These tarts are so good it is difficult to stop at one.

[@wtglb]

@@geoffsbakingblog such a nice guy

[@grahamturner5963]

Hi Geoff. Hows things? I've only come across these once before (Can't for the life of me remember where) Quite enjoyed them and looking forward to giving this a go

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Graham. All is well thanks. I hope you enjoy these tarts if you try them.

[@janeneal6826]

Came to this rather late by the looks of it, but it's a lovely, tasty recipe thank you. Quick question, do they freeze well? If so should I freeze them cooked or uncooked? Thanks 🙂

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Jane. I haven't frozen them before. But I think they would freeze just fine, cooked. Just thaw them out later to enjoy them.

[@janeneal6826]

Great, thank you for such a quick reply. I'll give it a go.

[@marthaberryman2019]

Marvelous Tarts! Thank you. However, please check your light source and camera angle, not so much cabinet, more of your ingredients & you?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Martha, I am glad you like the tarts. I am afraid I work with what I have got, so the angle has to been what it is.

[@marthaberryman2019]

@@geoffsbakingblog Apologies, I meant only adjusting the directional angle of your camera & light--not anything new or fancy--just so we can see you & the cookery better, as in some of your earlier videos. But YOU are worth enjoying ANYTIME, Any Way!

[@Theoobovril]

They do look tasty, Geoff, "I ate one.....or....TWO !!", ..I did laugh when you said that...as I say, "chef's privileged".

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Theoobovril. Yes my privilege. I am more, of course, as well.

[@spiderbirdiespiderbidie1807]

Ohhhh, they look sinful.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Spiderbirdie. Ok you got me. I am a sinner and proud of it. LOL.