Easy Classic Butter Tarts
Easy Classic Butter Tarts are a traditional and national Canadian beloved dessert; and for all the best reasons! This butter tart recipe is made using individual sized flaky pie crusts filled with a buttery, sweet, caramelized filling. It's not only simple, but delicious and tasty as well! Serve as a dessert or mid-day sweet snack.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 12 Pre-Made Tart Shells
- 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter melted
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/3 cup Golden Corn Syrup
- 1 Egg room temperature, whisked
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
Optional Add-Ins
- Chopped Pecans
- Dried Fruit
- Chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare tart shells according to product packaging.
- Melt butter and let cool slightly. Then add brown sugar, golden corn syrup, egg, salt, vanilla and lemon juice; stir until well combined. If choosing to use add-ins, stir them in here.
- Pour the filling (about 3/4 full) into prepared tart shells and bake for 16-17 minutes at 375°F or until the tart shells start to turn golden brown, and sugar caramelize. Let cool before serving and enjoy!
Notes
If using raisins - soak in hot water for five minutes to plump them up before adding to filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg