Butter Tarts I

Health score
1%
Butter Tarts I
45 min.
12
376kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with the delightful taste of homemade Butter Tarts, a classic Canadian dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. With a rich, gooey filling and a buttery, flaky crust, these tarts are the perfect combination of textures and flavors. Each bite offers a sweet explosion of brown sugar and melted butter, complemented by the chewy goodness of raisins and the satisfying crunch of walnuts.

What makes Butter Tarts so special is their versatility. You can customize the filling to suit your taste, whether you prefer the traditional combination of raisins and nuts or want to experiment with other ingredients like chocolate or coconut. This recipe is simple enough for beginners yet rewarding enough for seasoned bakers, making it a must-try for anyone looking to create a delicious dessert in just 45 minutes.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as these tarts bake to perfection, their golden tops promising a sweet treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or simply as a delightful end to any meal, Butter Tarts are a timeless dessert that never goes out of style. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible tarts that will leave everyone asking for your secret recipe!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup raisins 
  • 9-inch unbaked pie crusts ()
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.8 cup walnuts chopped
  • tablespoon distilled vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 3-inch tart pans.
  2. Roll out pastry and fit carefully into greased tart tins. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, then beat in brown sugar. Stir in vinegar and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix well, then stir in melted butter. Fold in raisins or dates and chopped nuts.
  5. Carefully spoon mixture into tart shells.
  6. Place tins on baking sheets.
  7. 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

Calories376kcal
Protein4.6%
Fat51.25%
Carbs44.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.9
Glycemic Load
3.92
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.7652174415796%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:376.15kcal
18.81%
Fat:21.88g
33.65%
Saturated Fat:8.28g
51.72%
Carbohydrates:42.41g
14.14%
Net Carbohydrates:40.47g
14.72%
Sugar:18.05g
20.06%
Cholesterol:47.62mg
15.87%
Sodium:215.44mg
9.37%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:4.42g
8.84%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.82%
Copper:0.18mg
9.14%
Iron:1.58mg
8.75%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.68%
Folate:34.69µg
8.67%
Fiber:1.94g
7.76%
Phosphorus:73.69mg
7.37%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.13%
Selenium:4.89µg
6.98%
Vitamin B3:1.11mg
5.57%
Vitamin A:277.76IU
5.56%
Magnesium:22.05mg
5.51%
Potassium:176.64mg
5.05%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.67%
Calcium:37.75mg
3.77%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.34%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.34%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.28%
Vitamin K:3.31µg
3.16%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.36%
Source:Allrecipes