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COOK TIME

1 Hour

PREPARATION TIME

30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ¼ cup Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 4 item Large Eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon Ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Clove
  • 1/8 teaspoon Anise
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Fresh Nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Salt (Optional)
  • ½ cup Pecans
  • 1/8 cup Macadamia Nuts
  • 1/8 cup Cashews Nuts
  • 1/8 cup Pistachio Nuts
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon Bourbon

PREPARATION

Pastry Dough:
Place in 10” Deep Tart Pan; wrap and chill for approximately to 30 minutes - 1 hour (up to one day).
 
Filling:
On medium heat, place Dark Corn Syrup, Sugar and spices in a sauce pan to cook.  Stir slowly with a metal whisk until sugar is melted evenly; let slightly cool.  While cooling; in separate bowl, beat eggs, then temper in approximately ½ cup of syrup mixture; returning current egg mixture to sauce pan, whisk rapidly to create an even, but thick consistency.  Next, Add Vanilla, Bourbon and Orange Zest.
 
Remove shell from refrigerator, place nuts to the base of the shell; pour filling, tapping nuts until fully coated.
 
Bake at 325ºF for up to 60 Minutes until Crust is Golden brown.  Place atop a cooling rack.
 
NOTE: Filling will set after Tart cools.

YIELD

6 Serving/s

Helpful Hint

Preheat oven to 350ºF

I've enjoyed more of Love Jones' treats than I would ever admit. But not only are they absolutely beautiful, they are delicious and rich. A true talent with a flair for presentation and professionalism.
Posted at 7/28/2009 1:29 PM by Tricia Lee
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