Sweet Lemon Tart

Mmmmm this is lemonicious. Maybe not a word but it should be. Lemon is so nice to add to dessert; it makes it light and refreshing and not too sweet. The first time I made this we were speechless eating it, it deserved silence to savour all it's yummyness. Okay, perhaps I am going a bit too far but it really is tasty and I want you to make it. It is also quick, simple and made slightly healthier than your average lemon tart.

I use sucanat or muscavado sugar in the crust. These sugars are not refined and contain natural minerals; less procession is good in my world. I use spelt flour but barley, ground almonds or brown rice flour can be used. Brown rice flour or ground almonds will make a crumblier crust but are gluten free. I only use organic lemon zest to avoid any nasty wax or chemicals.

Make it, savour it, tell me what you think... Crust: 1 cup light spelt flour 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small bits Preheat oven to 325° Incorporate butter and maple syrup into flour until it forms a dough. Use a spoon and your fingers or my personal favourite and food processor. Butter a pie plate or an 8 inch square pan. I like glass baking dishes. Press the dough evenly into the dish and pop it in the oven for 20 minutes. You now have about 12 minutes to do some yoga poses, write an email to your best friend, dance to your favourite song or read an article... Don't make the filling until the crust is almost done. Now make the filling: 1/2 cup raw honey 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 organic eggs zest of 2 organic lemons Whisk all ingredients together. Pull the crust out of the oven after 20 minutes or when it is lightly browning. Pour filling over crust and ever so gently pop it back in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes or until the pie begins browning on top. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes. I know you can do it. While you are waiting finish off a yoga pose, do some Reiki or email your mom. Now cut the pie into slices or squares and top with raspberries and a bit of lime zest for contrast if you like. Enjoy every bite and flavour as you savour this treat. Notice how real and vibrant the flavours are. That is the taste of fresh, natural, simple ingredients.