Description
A classic Canadian dessert made with a flaky pastry crust and a sweet, gooey filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add diced butter and blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cold water until dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles to fit a muffin tin.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Place optional raisins or pecans in the pastry shells.
- Pour the filling into each shell.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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