Cape Breton 'Pork Pies'

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Scrumptious pies that are simply made with a bit of brown sugar and dates.

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Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 3578 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 1 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 cup butter
4 teaspoons powdered sugar confectioner's
2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 cups dates chopped
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
1 x lemon juice

Directions

TART SHELLS: Cut the butter into the flour; add the sugar rand knead until well blended. Press small amounts of dough into small muffin tins. Press small amounts of dough into small muffin tins. Bake in a 425F oven for 10 minutes. When cool fill with the following:

FILLING: Simmer the above ingredients until the dates are of soft consistency. Cool; then fill the tart shells. Ice with butter icing.

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I'm from Nova Scotia and my aunt from Cape Breton has made these delicious little tarts since I was a little girl. I have no idea where the name comes from and neither does she but they are definitely worth trying! YUM!
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1080g
Amount per Serving
Calories 3578 47% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 188.0g289%
 Saturated Fat 117.0g586%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 488mg163%
Sodium 1329mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 468.0g156%
 Dietary Fiber 35.0g141%
 Sugars 236.0g
Protein 36.0g73%
Vitamin A 114%  Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 24%  Iron 85%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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