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Canadian Butter Tarts: A Delicious, Classic Canadian Dessert Recipe


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

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For the pastry:

1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

34 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

1/2 cup (110g) packed brown sugar

1/2 cup (120ml) corn syrup or maple syrup

1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (60g) raisins or chopped pecans (optional)


Instructions

Prepare the pastry: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into 3-inch circles. Press into a muffin tin and refrigerate while preparing the filling.

Make the filling: In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla, vinegar, and salt until smooth. Stir in raisins or pecans if using.

Fill each tart shell 2/3 full with the mixture.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the filling is set but still slightly gooey.

Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!