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The Best Easy Canadian Butter Tart Recipe

5 from 1 vote
A true Canadian butter tart is a sweet and decadent pastry that has been a beloved dessert in Canada for generations. With its flaky pastry shell and gooey filling made with butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and eggs, this dessert is a quintessential Canadian treat that has stood the test of time.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages of small Tenderflake tart shells
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Canadian Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • Optional: golden raisins chopped nuts, or chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Place the Tenderflake tart shells out of the freezer and place them on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, until smooth. Stir in any optional ingredients, if desired. I love to use golden raisins.
  4. Spoon the filling mixture into each pastry shell, filling each one about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the filling is set.
  6. Allow the tarts to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve the butter tarts at room temperature, and enjoy!
  8. The tarts also freeze well. Store them in a Ziploc bag for space saving. They also taste great when eating them frozen!