MAPLE BUTTER TARTS

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These individual tarts are so scrumptious and syrupy that I often double the recipe so I have enough for guests to take home. They're a little slice of heaven alongside a cup of coffee.-Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 tarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
1-1/2 cups raisins
2 cups boiling water
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
Butter pecan or vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

Cut each pastry sheet into quarters; roll each quarter into a 6-in. circle. Transfer pastry to eight ungreased 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Trim pastry even with edges. Place on baking sheets. Bake at 450° for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Reduce heat to 350°., Place raisins in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain. In another bowl, beat the brown sugar, eggs, butter, syrup and flavoring; stir in raisins. Divide filling among tart shells., Bake for 16-20 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Cool on a wire rack. Serve with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 101g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.