Currant Tarts

Directions

1. 1
   To Make the Filling:.
2. 2
   Wash the currants and drain them.
3. 3
   Stir the sugar and butter together well. Mix in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Stir in the currants.
4. 4
   To Make the Pastry:.
5. 5
   Mix the flour and salt together.
6. 6
   Cut the lard into the flour and salt until the consistency is like crumbs. Gradually add enough of the water to make the dough hold together, and form it into a ball.
7. 7
   Roll out the dough and cut out with a round cookie cutter and fit into muffin tins (regular size, not mini).
8. 8
   To Assemble & Bake:.
9. 9
   Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
10. 10
    Put a large spoonful (about 2 tablespoons) of the filling into each unbaked tart shell.
11. 11
    Bake @ 375 for 15 to 20 minutes, until bubbly and golden and crust is done. (Don't overbake - the filling should not be too brown or crispy.).