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Delicious Butter Tarts with Walnuts and Raisins Recipe

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Delight in these classic Butter Tarts featuring a flaky pie crust filled with a luscious, sweet mixture of brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter, enhanced with vanilla and optional walnuts and raisins for added texture and flavor. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these tarts offer a rich, gooey center with a buttery crust that makes for an irresistible treat.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tarts

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 pie crust pastry, chilled

Filling

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Roll out the chilled pie crust pastry and cut it into rounds to fit a muffin tin or tart pan. Press the dough rounds gently into the cups, ensuring they cover the bottom and sides evenly.
  2. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts and raisins if using.
  3. Fill the crusts: Pour the filling mixture evenly into each pastry shell, filling about three-quarters full to allow the filling to bubble without overflowing during baking.
  4. Bake the tarts: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the filled tart pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  5. Cool and serve: Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts.
  • You can substitute raisins with dried cranberries or skip dried fruit altogether.
  • Chill the pie crust well before rolling to prevent shrinking during baking.
  • Use a muffin tin lined with paper liners for easier removal and cleanup.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Canadian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/delicious-butter-tarts-with-walnuts-and-raisins-recipe/