Cumberland Rum Nicky
Cumberland Rum Nicky is a traditional pastry from northern England filled with rum-soaked dates, stem ginger, and brown sugar, all enclosed in a short, buttery pastry case. The rum and ginger give the filling a warm, spiced depth that balances the sweetness of the dates. From prep to table, the whole recipe takes roughly an hour.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling pin
- Pastry Cutter
- 9-inch pie dish
- Baking Tray
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons cold water or as needed
For the Filling:
- 1 cup dried dates pitted and chopped
- 0.5 cup dark rum
- 0.5 cup brown sugar preferably dark
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and sugar. Add the chilled butter cubes, rubbing them into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add the cold water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough begins to come together. Avoid overmixing. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, soak the chopped dates in dark rum for at least 15 minutes to infuse the rich flavors.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit your 9-inch pie dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the soaked dates (along with any remaining rum), brown sugar, and ground ginger. Stir until well mixed.
- Spoon the date mixture into the prepared pastry case, spreading it evenly. Use any leftover pastry to create decorative strips on top if desired.
- Place the pie dish on a baking tray to catch any spills and bake for 35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
- Consider using Medjool dates for their natural sweetness and texture.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum with apple juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
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