2016-08-29

Maple Butter Tarts

Ingredients

  • 12 large or 24 small unbaked tart shells - use pie crust recipe
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg lightly beaten

Pecan Variation

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Prepare tart shells.
  3. Whisk together all other ingredients.
  4. Pour mixture into tart shells.
  5. (Pecan variation: sprinkle nuts on top of each tart).
  6. Bake until pastry is light brown and filling is bubbly (about 15-20 minutes).
  7. Cool on wire rack.

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