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Close-up of easy classic butter tarts with caramel filling and pecans on a wooden surface.
Alyssa

Easy Classic Butter Tarts

Easy Classic Butter Tarts are a traditional Canadian dessert made with flaky pie crusts filled with a sweet, buttery filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Pre-Made Tart Shells
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Golden Corn Syrup
  • 1 Egg (room temperature, whisked)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Chopped Pecans
  • Dried Fruit
  • Chocolate

Method
 

  1. Prepare tart shells according to product packaging.
  2. Melt butter and let cool slightly. Then add brown sugar, corn syrup, egg, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice; stir until well combined. If choosing to use add-ins, stir them in here.
  3. Pour the filling (about 3/4 full) into prepared tart shells and bake for 16-17 minutes at 375°F or until the tart shells start to turn golden brown and sugar caramelizes. Let cool before serving and enjoy!

Notes

Perfect for serving as a dessert or mid-day sweet snack.