Meyer Lemon Tarts

[Amy :-)]

I made the mixture for this yesterday using mandarins. I'll report back later today with the results

[Amy :-)]

These worked a treat with mandarins

When I made the mixture yesterday, I reduced the sugar to 150g and used 5 smallish madarins. Today, I made 12 open tarts and brushed the edges of the pastry with a mixture of egg, vanilla and nutmeg. I cooked them for ten minutes with the fan on, and then turned it off for the last 5.
I had some mixture leftover so I added 300ml milk and 50g cornflour and cooked it for 7 minutes/90 degrees/reverse + speed 4 to make mandarin custard

Thanks for a great recipe Chookie

[achookwoman]

Amy,  these look great,  Master Chef,  move over Amy is on a roll.

[Amy :-)]

Thanks Chookie

[obbie]

they look yummy Amy

[Amy :-)]

Thanks Robyn

Mum said she would like to try the lemon version next time. Can I pop over and get some lemons from you?

[Aussie Brenda]

Amy, after you have called in at Robyn's you can duck down to my place for some more I have a Meyer lemon tree and it is loaded.  The great thing about Meyer lemons is they have fruit all year round, I am never with out lemons. 

[courton]

Are they easy to grow? Is it a hassle to maintain it pest free?

[Aussie Brenda]

Courton,  I have had this tree for about 20 years, I do nothing to it, twice it has had a bit of scale and I just sprayed it with white oil, I feed it with citrus food once a year,  It is a small tree about 6 ft high and 10 ft wide.  The fruit is just lovely and so much of it, all my friend and family collect their lemons when they visit.

[courton]

I am sooo tempted...but I am afraid the possums will enjoy the fruit before I do!

[Aussie Brenda]

I have possums here, last year I found some with the skin eaten off them, I think the little rascals ate most of my oranges.  if you can protect the tree while it is young you should be ok.  I don't mind sharing a bit of fruit but I get mad when they eat the lot.  I have the most trouble when the stone fruit is ready I have to cover everything, the birds have a field day.

[Amy :-)]

Amy, after you have called in at Robyn's you can duck down to my place for some more I have a Meyer lemon tree and it is loaded.  The great thing about Meyer lemons is they have fruit all year round, I am never with out lemons. 

I'd love to Brenda

[Amy :-)]

I just thought I'd post this photo, it is the mandarin custard I made with the remaining tart mixture
It turned out really well