Grandma's Butter Tarts

Transport your taste buds to nostalgic bliss with Grandma's Butter Tarts, a classic Canadian dessert that’s equal parts flaky and gooey. This timeless recipe combines a perfectly tender homemade pastry crust with a rich, caramel-like filling made from brown sugar, golden syrup, and melted butter. The addition of raisins or chopped pecans adds a delightful contrast in texture, but you can easily customize them to your liking. These bite-sized treats are quick to prepare, requiring just 30 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes in the oven, making them ideal for holidays or weekend indulgence. Whether enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature, Grandma’s Butter Tarts promise the perfect balance of buttery sweetness in every bite. Plus, they store beautifully, so you’ll always have a taste of tradition on hand!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cold unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 6 tablespoons Ice water
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Golden syrup or corn syrup
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Raisins or chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 3

Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out 12 circles, approximately 4 inches in diameter. Gently press each circle into the wells of a muffin tin to form the tart shells.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, golden syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle a few raisins or chopped pecans into the bottom of each tart shell.

Step 8

Carefully spoon the filling into each tart shell, filling them about 2/3 full to avoid spillage as the filling bubbles during baking.

Step 9

Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown.

Step 10

Let the butter tarts cool in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve the butter tarts at room temperature or slightly warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1137.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4546.5

Total Fat 252.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 155.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1017.8mg	0%
Sodium 1418.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 531.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 285.6g
Protein 48.5g	0%

Vitamin D 198.7IU	0%
Calcium 320.3mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 1323.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 46.3%