How To Make Canuck Christmas Butter Tarts - Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey adds a natural sweetness while maple syrup enhances flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Cranberries provide a tart contrast, while sultanas are more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour and baking powder together.

Cut unsalted butter into the flour mixture until crumbly.

Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.

Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until a dough forms.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Fit the dough circles into a muffin tin to form tart shells.

In another bowl, whisk together corn syrup, eggs, and salt until smooth.

Fold in raisins and pecans into the filling mixture.

Pour the filling into each tart shell, filling them about 3/4 full.

Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon and nutmeg on top of each tart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the filling is set and tops are golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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