The Cranberry Tart

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE CRANBERRY TART (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Terry Glasspool 7 Year Itch

1- 8 1M sets and casts 1 place, sets and petronella turns between 3s facing up while 1L stands for 2 bars then sets, casts 1 place and sets
9-16 1M sets in line with 3s and all 3 advance and retire then 1M advances to partner while 1L petronella turns between 2s and sets in line with 2s then all 3 advance and retire, 1L pulling back RSh (bar 16) to face 2L
17-24 1L followed by partner dances tandem reel of 3 across with 2s (RSh to 2L) to end in 2nd place own sides
25-32 1s dance RSh reels of 3 on sides giving RSh to 3s. 213

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

The Cranberry Tart
Terry Glasspool 7 Year Itch
Jig 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set

1-2 1M set;

3-4 1M cast one place WHILE 1L set;

5-6 1M set WHILE 1L cast one place;

7-8 1M petronella turn to finish facing up between 3s WHILE 1L set;

9-10 1L petronella turn to finish facing down between 2s WHILE 3M1M3L set facing up;

11-12 2M1L2L set facing down WHILE 3M1M3L advance;

13-14 2M1L2L advance WHILE 3M1M3L retire;

15-16 2M1L2L retire, 1L pulling right shoulder back to finish facing up WHILE 1M advance to follow partner;

17-24 giving right shoulder to 2L to start, 1s dance tandem reel of 3 with 2s, finishing in 2nd place on own sides;

25-32 giving right shoulder to 3s to start, 1s dance parallel reels of 3 on own sides, finishing 2s1s3s.

(MAXICRIB. Scottish country dancing instructions compiled by Reuben Freemantle)

Dance Notes

3-14 1L repeat 1M's movement 2 bars later.

15-16 This is the tricky bit for 1L as she takes the lead.

-24 1L finish facing out and down, 1M in and down.

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Dance Information

Also see the dance Preparation Reel by T Harvey.

To make a Cranberry Tart, follow these general steps:

Ingredients:

Pie or tart crust (store-bought or homemade)
Fresh or frozen cranberries
Granulated sugar
Orange zest
Orange juice
Cornstarch
Vanilla extract
Egg (for egg wash)

Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:
If using a store-bought crust, follow package instructions. For homemade crust, roll out the dough and line a tart pan. Pre-bake the crust if your recipe suggests.
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven according to the tart recipe instructions.
Prepare Cranberry Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Toss the ingredients until the cranberries are coated evenly.
Fill the Tart Shell:
Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the prepared tart crust.
Decorate and Vent:
If desired, use extra dough to create a lattice or decorative pattern on top of the cranberries. Cut slits in the dough to allow steam to escape during baking.
Egg Wash:
Beat an egg and brush it over the top of the tart. This gives the crust a shiny finish.
Bake:
Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake according to the recipe instructions, usually until the crust is golden brown, and the cranberry filling is bubbly.
Cool:
Allow the cranberry tart to cool in the pan for a bit before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve:
Once cooled, slice and serve the cranberry tart. It's delicious on its own or can be served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy your homemade Cranberry Tart!

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