Description
A classic Canadian dessert with a sweet, gooey filling in a flaky pastry crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, sugar, and salt to form the pastry dough.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place in a muffin tin.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add raisins or pecans if desired.
- Pour the filling into the pastry shells.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the filling is set and the tops are golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: butter tarts, Canadian dessert, sweet pastry