Butter Tarts Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 24 3″ tarts
Description:
This butter tarts recipe is a delightful Canadian treat that’s both easy to make and a hit with guests. Perfect for those “unexpected” visitors, these tarts come together quickly with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Plus, it’s a great recipe for getting kids involved in the kitchen!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup egg (approximately 2 eggs)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup pecans
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). -
Prepare Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, softened butter, eggs, cinnamon, raisins, walnuts, and pecans. Mix until well combined. -
Fill Tart Shells:
Take your pre-made tart shells and fill them approximately 2/3 full with the prepared filling mixture. -
Bake:
Place the filled tart shells on a baking sheet and transfer them to the preheated oven. Bake for about 18 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. -
Cool and Serve:
Once baked, remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. These butter tarts are best enjoyed warm, but they can also be stored in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 123.1
- Fat Content: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 17.9mg
- Sodium Content: 41.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 17.8g
- Protein Content: 2.3g
Recipe Notes:
- For a fun variation, try adding a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top of each tart before baking.
- These butter tarts are perfect for large gatherings or as a sweet treat to share with friends and family.
- If you prefer, you can omit the nuts or substitute them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
- Be sure to keep a batch of pre-made tart shells in the freezer for whenever you have unexpected guests or a craving for these delicious butter tarts!
