St. James almond tart

Tarta de Santiago

This Middle Ages tart is emblazoned with the cross of the knights of St. James or Orden de Santiago which was founded in the 12th century, to combat and drive back the Muslims of the Iberian Peninsula. The insignia of the Order of Santiago was a bright red cross simulating a sword. The cross-sword represents the knightly character of the apostle and refers his martyrdom, since he was decapitated by sword. It can also symbolize, in a certain sense, taking the sword in the name of Christ.
By Tapas Together Edinburgh