Bakewell tart is one of the most traditional desserts in british food. It is loved across the uk, not just in its town of origin, bakewell in the peak district. Traditionally, the tart has a layer of jam on the pastry base which is then covered with a delicious frangipane (almond and egg) cake-like topping and finished halfway though baking with a sprinkling of flaked almonds. In this christmas bakewell tart, the jam has been replaced by a thick, meaty layer of sweet mincemeat and just a tiny pinch of mixed spice in the frangipane topping. This gives the tart a really christmas flavor and also results in a more moist, almost sponge-like cake. It really is delicious and too good to keep just for christmas.
