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Butter-Tarts

Classic Canadian Dish: Butter Tarts

The Butter Tart is so iconic, yet the recipe is fairly simple.
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Course: Dessert
Preparation: Bake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Refrigerate: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 Tarts
Author: Gabby Peyton

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup raisins or nuts (optional)
  • 12 prepared pastry shells
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Instructions

  • Whisk together butter, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in vanilla, eggs, and maple syrup until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Chill mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place prepared tart shells on a baking tray. If using raisins, and/or nuts add to the bottom of the crusts. Stir the filling and spoon it to fill the shells three-quarters full.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes until filling is set. Cool slightly in a pan on a rack. Remove while still warm. Tarts should firm up in a few hours.
Nutrition Facts
Classic Canadian Dish: Butter Tarts
Serving Size
 
1 tart
Amount per Serving
Calories
362
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
183
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
139
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
46
g
15
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.