Real Canadian Butter Tarts, eh?

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

You want to try some real Canadian butter tarts, eh? Then try this traditional recipe made with sweet maple syrup, brown sugar, and raisins.

Ingredients

12 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells
3/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, or as needed

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place tart shells onto a baking sheet; sprinkle raisins evenly into the bottom of each shell.
2 Whisk butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk in egg, then pour mixture into tart shells and sprinkle walnuts over top.
3 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is light brown and filling is bubbly, about 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before serving.