Traditional Apricot Hertzoggies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 125g cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 cup smooth apricot jam
  🇬🇧 UK tip:Available at most UK supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose) in the jam aisle
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup castor sugar

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a muffin or tartlet tray.

2. 2

   Sift flour and baking powder, then rub in cold butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Stir in sugar and egg yolks, kneading lightly to form a manageable dough.

4. 4

   Roll out dough and cut circles to fit the tray holes, pressing them in gently.

5. 5

   Place a teaspoon of apricot jam into each pastry base.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in castor sugar and coconut.

7. 7

   Dollop the coconut mixture over the jam to cover it completely.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes until the coconut topping is golden brown.