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A gold cooling rack with 3 pecan butter tarts and one plain butter tart.

Butter Tarts

Maureen Reynolds
A Canadian favourite, these pecan butter tarts are a nutty twist on the classic butter tart. With a perfectly gooey filling that isn't too runny, these sweet buttery tarts are the perfect for holiday baking, a treat with coffee, or a delicious treat any time of year.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18

Equipment

  • Cookie sheet
  • wire whisk
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 18 frozen tart shells thaw for 15 minutes before using
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¾ cup corn syrup dark or light
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp white vinegar I have used cider vinager if I am out of white
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup raisins (optional)
  • ½ cup whole pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ and place tart shells on a baking sheet.
  • Whisk together sugar, corn syrup and melted butter in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Whisk in eggs, followed by vinegar and vanilla.
  • Sprinkle pecan halves into each tart shell.
  • Pour filling into each tart shell over the pecans, filling almost to top of pastry shell.
  • Bake at 375℉ for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350℉ and continue baking for approximately 18 to 20 minutes, until centre of tart starts to create a dome and the pastry is lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and place cookie sheet on wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • Remove tarts from cookie sheet, placing them directly onto cooling rack, and continue to cool completely.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
 
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