Description
Butter Tarts: A Classic Canadian Treat
Ingredients
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- For the Pastry:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cold water
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or chopped pecans/walnuts
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Sugar: Stir in the granulated sugar.
- Add Water: Gradually add the cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Chill the Dough: Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. If using, fold in the raisins or nuts.
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut and Place in Tins: Use a round cutter to cut out circles of dough and place them into a greased muffin tin or tart pan, pressing gently to fit.
- Fill with Mixture: Pour the filling mixture into each pastry shell, filling them about 3/4 full to allow for expansion.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the tops are lightly browned.
- Cool: Allow the butter tarts to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy your butter tarts warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- These tarts can be made ahead of time and served later.
- Experiment with different fillings if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Butter Tarts, Canadian Treat, Dessert