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Classic Butter Tarts
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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts & Treats
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 tart shells 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
  • Chopped Pecans Optional add-in
  • Dried Fruit Optional add-in
  • Chocolate Optional add-in

Equipment

  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare tart shells according to product packaging.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!