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GREAT CANADIAN BUTTER TARTS



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Make and share this Great Canadian Butter Tarts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 store bought prepared tart shells (or your own homemade)
2 eggs
1 cup seedless raisin
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter not margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
2 teaspoons cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place shells in muffin tin (if they do not have tinfoil cups of their own) Beat the eggs.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Put 1 tbsp in each shell and bake.
  • (Do not worry about the small amount in shell they"swell" up during cooking) Bake 20-25 minutes till golden brown.
  • Makes approximately 16 tarts.
  • If desired, top with dash of whip cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 48.6, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 18.7, Protein 1.1

THE GREAT CANADIAN BUTTER TART



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This recipe is based on one I found taped into a used cookbook and tweaked to my liking. This is the closest I've come to the heaven that is my grandmother's butter tarts.

Provided by KitchenWitch77

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h

Yield 24 tarts, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 batch double crust pie crust
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup currants
1/2 cup walnuts
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Beat eggs well; add sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter and beat until combined.
  • Add currants, walnuts, vinegar, salt and vanilla extract; mix vigorously.
  • Place circles of unbaked pie pastry into cornmeal-sprinkled muffin pans or silicone muffin cups. Paper cups work in a pinch as well.
  • Fill the shells 3/4 full and bake until the pastry is lightly browned, approximately 20 minutes. For a runnier tart reduce baking time to 15-17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.2, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 339.8, Carbohydrate 90.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 57.3, Protein 6.4

REAL CANADIAN BUTTER TARTS



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Melt in your mouth butter tarts, oh sooo good !! The method for baking is unusual, but will prevent the filling from boiling over.

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories     Tarts

Time 28m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons vinegar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup currants

Steps:

  • Line tart tins with pastry. Sprinkle 6-8 currants into each tart shell.
  • Let butter cool to room temp, then add the remaining ingredients. Stir until smooth.
  • Spoon into unbaked tart shells, filling about 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 200F for 15 min, then without taking the tarts out, turn the oven to 350°F Bake another 10-15 min, until they start to brown. This method will prevent them from boiling over.
  • Note: I use Tenderflake lard and make the pastry using the instructions on the box, chilling the dough before rolling. Roll it a little thicker than for pie pastry, and use a little extra flour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.9, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 80.6, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 36.4, Protein 1.2

AWARD-WINNING BUTTER TARTS



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Butter tarts are a Canadian tradition. Waaaay back in the 1970s, a national contest here in Canada concluded that these butter tarts, originating from Wilkie's Bakery in Orillia, Ontario, were the best. I certainly think so and it's the only recipe I use. Add a sprinkle of toasted walnuts when you add the raisins, if you wish, or use only walnuts if you don't like raisins.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

pie pastry (enough to fill 16 muffin cups, your own or from a mix)
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup soft butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Prepare muffin pans by rolling out pie dough and cutting 4-inch (approx) circles; fit dough circles into muffin cups; set aside in fridge until ready to fill.
  • In a small bowl, place raisins and cover with hot tap water; let stand on the counter for 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together the soft butter, brown sugar, salt and corn syrup; stir well until sugar is dissolved and butter is creamed.
  • Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
  • Drain raisins.
  • Retrieve tart shells and divide raisins equally into all shells; then divide butter mixture into all tarts.
  • Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes; filling will be lightly browned but still bubbling.
  • Canadians fall into two camps about butter tarts and are quite loyal to their favourite type: runny or firm.
  • I like runny-- the type that dribbles when you bite into one; if you like firm, bake them for the full 20 minutes, even adding another minute or two if you wish.
  • Let cooked butter tarts cool in pans for 10 minutes after removing from oven; then remove and place on racks until completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 41.1, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 0.6

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