I loved when my grandmother made these classic butter tarts every Christmas.
It was a great family tradition that I hold very dear.
I hope it is one that I can pass on to your family, and that you too create memories around these delicious baked goods.
from John Aldag, Cloverdale-Langley City MP
Butter Tarts
Ingredients:
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup corn syrup
• ¾ tsp vinegar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ cup butter, room temperature
• ½ cup raisins (feel free to substitute nuts, or chocolate chips)
• Tart shells (recipe below, although store bought is fine)
Directions:
• Pre-heat oven to 400 F
• Beat eggs well
• Combine eggs with remaining ingredients, except raisins
• Mix well
• Place raisins or nuts into unbaked tart shells and fill 1/2 with mixture
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown
Tart Shells
Ingredients:
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup Crisco shortening
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp ice water
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
Directions:
• Cut shortening into flour until quite coarse
• Beat egg
• Add water and vinegar to beaten egg
• Mix well
• Add to flour mixture
• Roll on a floured board
• Shape tart shell
• Enjoy!