BUTTER TARTS I

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These fruit and nut filled tarts are a great favorite. Dates may be used in place of raisins if preferred.

Provided by Sue

Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Butter Tart Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
½ cup butter, melted
¾ cup raisins
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 3-inch tart pans.
Roll out pastry and fit carefully into greased tart tins. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, then beat in brown sugar. Stir in vinegar and vanilla extract. Mix well, then stir in melted butter. Fold in raisins or dates and chopped nuts.
Carefully spoon mixture into tart shells. Place tins on baking sheets.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 258.7 mg, Sugar 23.5 g