Introduction: Mini Canadian Maple Butter Tarts
This instructable covers how to make delicious and adorable bite-sized butter tarts using Canadian maple syrup.
These easy treats are perfect to share all year round; from BBQs in late summer to Thanksgiving in October, served warm to beat the chill in winter or packed tight to bring hiking or to a picnic in the spring.
While small, decadent mouthfuls of dessert might seem like a guilty pleasure, just one or two can pack a much-needed energy boost between meals when you're working (or playing) hard - especially if you add nuts or raisins ... All you have to do is limit yourself and you could almost call them healthy - "betcha can't eat just one."
Step 1: Ingredients
You will need:
2-4 12-count miniature muffin trays
48 miniature pie shells - click here for a Simple Pie Crust instructable
https://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Pie-Crust/
whisk & large bowl
oven pre-heated to 375°F
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1/2 cup Canadian maple syrup
1/2 cup brown or golden sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter or vegetable shortening
1 large egg
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp sea salt
Step 2: Mixing Filling
Cream together 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter.
Add 2 tsp vanilla, 1/8 tsp salt, 1 beaten egg and 1/2 cup maple syrup.
Mix, whip or blend until smooth.
Step 3:
Add raisins or pecan pieces to your tart shells first, then pour the maple filling in. Don't go much over half full as they will bubble over.