Best 6 Best Raisin Currant Butter Tarts Recipes
Indulge in the delectable flavors of classic Canadian butter tarts, elevated with the addition of plump raisins and tangy currants. These bite-sized pastries feature a buttery, flaky crust encasing a velvety filling made from brown sugar, butter, eggs, and cream. The raisins and currants add a delightful burst of sweetness and a subtle tartness, creating a perfect balance of flavors. This article presents two irresistible recipes for raisin currant butter tarts: a traditional version and a gluten-free alternative. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can create these delectable treats in the comfort of their own kitchens.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
RAISIN BUTTER TARTS
This is another old recipe from our ancestral heritage. These are very good.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes Raisin Pie Recipes
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Beat the egg with the sugar using a fork until well blended. Stir in the melted butter, lemon juice, nutmeg, and raisins. Fill tart shells half full.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow tarts to stand for a few minutes in the pans before removing to racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 171 mg, Sugar 28.6 g
CANADIAN BUTTER TARTS
This recipe is adapted by Valerie Hatfield-Ringrose from the best of several recipes, plus her own additions. It has been made and perfected many times over the years. The tarts are the classic runny type, one of the few true Canadian concoctions.
Provided by Valerie Hatfield-Ringrose
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Butter Tart Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a cup with ice and water. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in the shortening to make pea-size pieces. Add the tablespoons of ice water from the cup until dough holds together. Form the dough into a ball. The dough is now complete. Put it into a plastic bag or wrap it up and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough between two sheets of waxed paper. Cut the shells using a large glass or your smallest pot. You should have about 12 shells when finished. Put these shells into a greased muffin or tart pan.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Put walnuts and coconut on baking pan and roast for 5-10 minutes, until brown. Remove from oven and set temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Fill the bottom of each tart shell with about 10 raisins each.
- Whisk together sugar, egg, butter, vanilla and hot water. Add coconut and walnuts. Pour mixture into tart shells, filling 2/3 full and no more.
- Bake in 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before attempting to remove. Makes 12 tarts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 121.5 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
MRS WELCH'S BUTTER TARTS
A good friend, Mrs Welch, gave me this recipe in the mid 1970's. It's fail-proof, it's delicious, and it's quick-and-easy using ingredients I usually have on-hand.
Provided by Jan Mowbray
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place tart shells on a baking sheet; sprinkle raisins and walnuts evenly between shells.
- Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl; pour mixture evenly over raisins and walnuts into tart shells.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and crust is golden, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 144.6 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
RAISIN BUTTER TART SQUARES
Gooey, yummy sweet treat that's quick and easy to make!
Provided by Amanda
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Butter Tart Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place raisins in a cup; pour in hot water to cover, and set aside to soak, about 5 minutes.
- Place 1 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl; cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Stir 1/4 cup brown sugar into flour mixture; press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, leaving oven on.
- Beat 1 cup brown sugar and 1/3 cup butter together until smooth; stir in egg, vanilla extract, and cream. Strain raisins; stir raisins and 1 tablespoon flour into butter mixture. Pour raisin mixture over crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
BUTTER TARTS (WITH CURRANTS)
This recipe was a Christmas treat I remember from my childhood. I think it originates in Canada, but I'm not sure. My mother always made one batch of butter tarts and one batch of tarts with raspberry jam. The jam tarts were fair game, but she always hid most of the butter tarts for herself.
Provided by MagsMeals
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 24 tarts, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Double pie crust recipe can be used for tart shells.
- Cut pie crust into circles (use a glass or biscuit cutter). Press into buttered muffin tin.
- Cream butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir in currants and egg yolk. Add beaten egg white and mix well.
- Use 1 1/2 scant teaspoons of filling for each tart to avoid overflow. Bake until filling is foamy and crust is brown, aprox. 12-15 minutes.
- Makes 2 dozen.
BUTTER TARTS
Old family recipe from my daughter-in-laws family in southern Mississippi. It is very good.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes American Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
- Cream the butter, sugar and eggs well. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Pour batter into tart shells, no more than half full. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Watch carefully!!--they'll burn quickly. Filling will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or so. Liquid coffee creamer can be used for cream. Use any good pie pastry for shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.3 calories, Carbohydrate 85.5 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 256.2 mg, Sugar 50.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh butter. This will give your tarts the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the tarts tough.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with and prevent the tarts from shrinking in the oven.
- Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom of the tart shells before baking. This will help to prevent them from puffing up.
- Bake the tarts until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the tarts cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up.
Conclusion:
Raisin currant butter tarts are a delicious and classic Canadian dessert. They are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to holiday gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these delicious treats at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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