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butter tarts recipe

Butter Tarts Recipe: 5 Irresistible Ways to Delight


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tarts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Classic Canadian butter tarts with a sweet filling.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raisins or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, butter, sugar, and salt to form a dough.
  3. Roll out the dough and cut into circles to fit tart pans.
  4. Place dough in tart pans.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together egg, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla.
  6. Add raisins or pecans if desired.
  7. Pour filling into tart shells.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until filling is set.
  9. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Can be made ahead of time.
  • Use a fork to poke holes in the dough for even baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Canadian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tart
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: butter tarts recipe, Canadian dessert, sweet tarts