Professional Baker Teaches You How To Make BUTTER TARTS!

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index, while corn syrup is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor, while chocolate chips are more affordable.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Coat the flour with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add 1 cup of unsalted butter cut into pieces and mix on low speed until the flour turns a buttery yellow color.

Add 1/4 cup cool water and 1 teaspoon white vinegar to the mixture.

Shape the dough into two rolls and chill for at least 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Roll out the dough and cut circles using a 5-inch cookie cutter.

Curl the pastry edges to create a flower-like shape and chill while preparing the filling.

In a bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 teaspoon white vinegar.

Ladle the filling into the pastry shells, leaving some space for the filling to rise.

Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F and bake for another 20 minutes.

Let cool and serve, optionally with vanilla ice cream and sprinkles.

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