Canadian Butter Tarts
These classic Canadian Butter Tarts feature a rich, gooey filling made with brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter, complemented by optional raisins and pecans nestled in a flaky tart shell.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raisins optional
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
Tart Shells
- 12 unbaked tart shells
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- If desired, sprinkle a few raisins or pecans into the bottom of each tart shell.
- Pour the filling mixture into each tart shell, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the tart shells turn golden brown.
- Allow the tarts to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer taste, use dark corn syrup instead of regular corn syrup.