Mix together the flour, icing sugar, water and 4 oz of the melted butter. (You should kneed together for a good mix).

Divide between 6 x 4 inch flan tins or small bun tins and press up the edges (prick lightly with a fork to reduce the amount the centre rises)

Place on a baking tray and blind bake in a preheated oven at 190 °C/375F/gas mark 5 for 10 to 15 mins (until golden brown)

Remove and divide the chopped pecans between the pastry cases.

Whisk the eggs, then stir in the sugar, syrup and remaining 1 oz melted butter. Beat well and spoon into the pastry cases, filling almost to the top. (this makes probably 50% Too much mixture for me)

Return to the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until set and golden.

Serve hot or cold with cream, creme fraishe or ice cream.

Time: about an hour and a quarter for one batch.

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