In this section I am going to feature some good old down home cooking, Cape Breton style! This recipe was submitted by:

 

Mamas Cape Breton Place

 

 

 

Cape Breton Pork Pies
(Sydney River origin)
From Barbara Beall
 
 
1 Cup butter
4 Tablespoons icing sugar
2 Cups white flour
Pinch of nutmeg

Mix well and press into tiny muffin tins.
Bake at 450 for 10 minutes. Cool.

On the stovetop cook the following until smooth:

2 Cups chopped dates
1 1/2 Cup brown sugar
1 Cup water
1 Teaspoon lemon juice
1 Teaspoon white vinegar

 

Add a spoonful of the date mixture onto each shell and top with Maple flavour butter icing.