Runeberg Tarts

Finland’s national poet was born on the 5^th of February in 1804. It is tradition to on this day have tarts, simply called Runeberg tarts. His wife Fredrika baked them, perhaps for his birthday.

For years we bought them but, for the last 6 or 7 years I have made them myself. Also this year. The recipe I use is for 6 tarts. I only decorated 3 and put the other 3 in the freezer.

February 5th

Look, also this year I made Runberg’s tarts ! Because today we celebrate the birth of the national poet J. L. Runeberg.

Hmm, I think I should have let them stay a few more minutes in the oven.

February 5th

Runeberg’s Day ! National poet of Finland. And of course Runeberg’s tarts. The kind of tart his wife made him.  My homemade tarts.