Tasty 🇨🇦Homemade Butter Tarts | Christmas Baking | Scenic Winter Walk

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor and is a natural sweetener.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Prepare the pastry by mixing flour and salt in a bowl.

Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add ice water gradually, mixing until the dough forms a ball.

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

Press the circles into the muffin tin to form tart shells.

In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

Stir in golden raisins.

Pour the filling into each tart shell until just full.

Bake at 420°F for 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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