Classic Canadian Butter Tarts | How to Make

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add a unique flavor and is a natural sweetener.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Maple syrup provides a rich taste and is a natural alternative.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts are similar in texture and flavor, while almonds are often more affordable.

For the pastry, mix the flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Cut in the cold unsalted butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add cold water and sour cream, mixing until a dough forms.

Roll out the dough and cut circles to fit into a muffin tin.

For the filling, whisk together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, corn syrup, and vinegar until smooth.

Add raisins if desired to the bottom of each tart shell.

Pour the filling mixture over the raisins until just full.

Bake in a preheated oven until the filling is set and the crust is golden.

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