Recipe of Butter Tarts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup of cold water
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of corn syrup
• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of raisins (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

2. 2

   Add the cold water and mix until the dough comes together. Form it into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

5. 5

   Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut it into 12 circles to line the muffin tin.

6. 6

   Place a few raisins (if using) in the bottom of each tart shell.

7. 7

   Fill each tart shell with the sugar mixture until about 2/3 full.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tarts are set and the pastry is golden brown.

9. 9

   Let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Enjoy your homemade Canadian Butter Tarts!