Apple Walnut Canadian Butter Tarts - How to Make Butter Tarts - Food Wishes

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Maple syrup adds a unique flavor while being a natural sweetener.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar crunch and flavor profile.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and adds caramel notes.

Roll out the pie crust using flour to prevent sticking to a thickness of about an eighth of an inch.

Cut out 12 circles from the rolled pie crust, about a half inch to an inch bigger than the muffin tin openings.

Transfer the pie crust circles into a muffin tin that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick oil, pressing them up the sides.

Chill the pie crust in the fridge while preparing the filling.

In a saucepan, simmer 2 cups of apple juice until reduced to about 3 or 4 tablespoons.

In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and the reduced apple syrup.

Add melted butter, one large egg, vanilla extract, a small pinch of salt, and a small splash of heavy cream to the bowl and whisk until smooth.

Divide about a half cup of chopped walnuts among the bottom of the tart shells.

Pour the filling into the tart shells, filling them about two-thirds full.

Bake in a 375°F oven for about 20 minutes until the crust is cooked through and the filling is bubbling.

Let the tarts cool for about 5 minutes before checking for any sticking crust and then cool for another 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

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