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Butter Tarts

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A quintessential Canadian pastry with origins linked to Scottish border tarts. The filling is historically baked until just semi-set and viscous.

Cook 00:20
Yield 12 tarts

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Optional raisins or walnuts

Instructions

  1. 1
    Mix a shortcrust pastry dough and press into individual muffin tins.
  2. 2
    Whisk the brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla; fold in the raisins.
  3. 3
    Pour into the raw shells and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until the edges set but the center remains soft.
Category
Desserts

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution

Beer et seq
beeretseq.com/the-ontario-butter-tart-considered/