Best 7 Butter Tart Muffins With Raisins Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of classic Canadian butter tarts, now transformed into irresistible muffins. These Butter Tart Muffins with Raisins are a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds - the gooey, buttery filling of a butter tart encased in a tender, fluffy muffin. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy notes, with the plump raisins adding a delightful burst of texture and flavor. Whether you're a fan of traditional butter tarts or enjoy exploring new takes on classic desserts, these muffins are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Our collection of recipes includes variations that cater to different preferences, from gluten-free and vegan options to those with a hint of maple syrup or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Embark on a culinary journey and discover your favorite way to enjoy these delectable Butter Tart Muffins with Raisins.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER TART MUFFINS



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Butter Tart Muffins - a deliciously caramely flavoured brunch muffin with the added sweetness of raisins and the crunch of nuts too if you prefer.

Provided by Barry C. Parsons

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cups raisins
½ cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
½ cup butter
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla or butterscotch extract, Psst...butterscotch is best if you can find it
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup corn syrup or maple syrup or honey to brush over tops, optional

Steps:

  • Place raisins, sugar, corn syrup, butter, milk and extract in a medium sized saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring almost constantly, until mixture is hot, slightly thickened and just beginning to bubble, from 4 to 5 minutes in total. Cool almost to room temperature before proceeding.
  • When the boiled mixture has cooled, whisk the two eggs into it'
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl until well mixed. Make a well in center of flour mixture and pour in the boiled raisin mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in the nuts until evenly mixed. Do not over mix.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups, coat with cooking spray or use paper liners.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake in center of oven until golden and a cake tester inserted into center of muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and immediately brush tops with corn syrup or maple syrup. Cool muffins in cups for 10 minutes.
  • Remove muffins to a rack.
  • Yields 12 muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 53 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 muffin, Sodium 268 milligrams sodium, Sugar 27 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

BUTTER TART MUFFINS



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This recipe won first place in a contest in Canada. Wonderful dessert muffin!

Provided by Joanne Emmons

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups raisins
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, cubed
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup real maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place raisins, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture is hot, slightly thickened, and just beginning to bubble, about 4 to 5 minutes. Cool slightly, uncovered, in the refrigerator, while continuing with recipe.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or coat with cooking spray.
  • Stir flour with baking powder, soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in center and pour in warm raisin mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in nuts until evenly mixed. Spoon batter into muffin cups.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) in center of oven until golden and a cake tester inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately pour about 1 teaspoon syrup over each muffin. Cool muffins in cups for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 259.5 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

BUTTER TART MUFFINS WITH MAPLE SYRUP



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These Muffins are so yummy. They actually taste like Butter tarts. I got the recipe from the LCBO magazine, I love that magazine! This recipe was from a coffee shop in Huntsville Ontario. I made 10 muffins using the 12 muffin tin pan, but they say to make 6 large. Mine turned out great.

Provided by JenfromOro

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place sugar, butter, eggs, milk and vanilla in a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and beginning to bubble. Remove from heat, and strain if necessary. Stir in raisins and let cool, uncovered in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add reserved raisin mixture and mix well.
  • Fill into lightly greased large muffin tins. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and cake tester comes out clean. Remove from oven and brush tops with maple syrup.
  • Makes 6 Texas-sized muffins.

RAISIN BUTTER TART SQUARES



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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

1 cup raisins
1 cup hot water, or as needed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

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

RAISIN BUTTER TARTS



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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

14 (4 inch) prepared tart shells
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins

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

BUTTER TART MUFFINS



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I found this recipe in the local paper, who's source was "The Great Cdn. Muffin Bake-Off, Chatelaine, April 1966." I tried it and was pleased.

Provided by Shar-on

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 47m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups thompson seedless grapes (a full flavored raisin)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon rum flavoring
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup maple syrup or 1/4 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cook raisins, sugar, butter, eggs, milk and rum flavoring, stirring frequently, until it is slightly thickened and just beginning to bubble.
  • Cool slightly, uncovered.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir tog the dry ingredients.
  • Make a well in the centre and pour in warm raisin mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • Spoon muffin mixture into 12 greased muffins cups.
  • Sprinkle walnuts over top of each muffin.
  • Bake at 375°F for 17 minutes or until centre tests done.
  • Remove from oven and immediately pour 1 tsp syrup over each muffin.
  • Cool about 10 minutes before removing them to cool on rack.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

DAD'S BUTTER RAISIN TARTS



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These raisin tarts are locked forever in my heart as a special treat my Dad, Paul Lefever would make for us when we were growing up. All five of us children would get so excited! Dad also makes great jellies and jams for us. These tarts are wonderful!

Provided by Ann Arber

Categories     Pie

Time 52m

Yield 12 tarts, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 9-inch double-crust pie shells

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients ,EXCEPT pastry and cook slowly for 7 minutes.
  • Line muffin pans with pastry.
  • Pour several spoonfuls in each tart.
  • Bake at 400F degrees for 20- 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 240.2, Carbohydrate 71.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 50.1, Protein 4

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have raisins, you can substitute them with other dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or apricots.
  • For a nutty flavor, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
  • To make the muffins even more decadent, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
  • For a gooey center, reduce the baking time by a few minutes.
  • These muffins taste best when eaten warm from the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These butter tart muffins with raisins are a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and gooey filling, these muffins are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give these butter tart muffins with raisins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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