Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with Raisin Pecan Butter Tarts, an iconic Canadian dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its velvety smooth filling and crisp pastry crust. These bite-sized treats are a harmonious blend of sweet and nutty, featuring plump raisins and crunchy pecans enveloped in a luscious buttery filling, all nestled within a flaky golden crust. With two enticing variations, the classic and the chocolate swirled, these butter tarts offer a delightful culinary experience that promises to elevate any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PECAN BUTTER TARTS
I searched for the perfect butter tart for ages. After many attempts, I discovered this favorite that begs for a scoop of ice cream on top. -Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Line 12 muffin cups with foil liners. (Do not use paper-lined foil liners.), On a work surface, unroll crust. Cut 12 circles with a floured 4-in. round cookie cutter (save remaining crust for another use). Gently press crust circles onto bottoms and up sides of foil liners. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine raisins and water; microwave on high 2 minutes. Drain; cool slightly., In a small bowl, mix egg, brown sugars, melted butter, vanilla and salt until blended; stir in pecans and raisins. Spoon into crust cups, dividing evenly., Bake on a lower oven rack until filling just begins to bubble up and crusts are light golden brown, 7-9 minutes (do not overbake). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. If desired, serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
COCONUT PECAN RAISIN BUTTER TARTS
Yummy, gooey but not runny. Great-tasting. Everyone loves these. They also freeze well. Perfect for any occasion.
Provided by Amie Smith
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Butter Tart Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place tart shells on a baking sheet.
- Beat brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter together in a bowl until creamy; beat in egg just until combined. Stir in pecans, raisins, coconut, vinegar, and salt; divide mixture evenly into tart shells.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and crust is golden, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 141 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
DAD'S BUTTER RAISIN TARTS
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
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
RAISIN PECAN PIE
I remember my Grandmother Voltie and Great-Aunt Ophelia making this southern-style pie for Thanksgiving. It was always one of the many cakes and pies lined up for dessert. -Angie Price, Bradford, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Pour boiling water over raisins in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Drain. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, melted butter, vinegar, vanilla and spices until blended. Stir in pecans and drained raisins. Pour into crust., Bake on a lower oven rack until filling is set, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BEST RAISIN CURRANT BUTTER TARTS
Homemade pastry is cut into 4-inch rounds and fitted into muffin pans. It is then filled with a butter, brown sugar and raisin and currant filling. Bigger (and better) than the tarts you would buy in a store.
Provided by TEENCHEF2
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl; cut in the shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until the flour mixture is moistened. When you squeeze a handful of the moistened pastry mixture, it should form a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray 36 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Roll pastry out 1/8-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4-inch rounds; press rounds into the bottom and up sides of muffin cups to make tart shells.
- Beat brown sugar and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract just until combined. Stir raisins and currants into butter mixture; fill tart shells with mixture 2/3-full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes; leaving oven closed, reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and bake until filling is bubbly and pastry is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 211.5 mg, Sugar 36.8 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
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
AWARD-WINNING BUTTER TARTS
Butter tarts are a Canadian tradition. Waaaay back in the 1970s, a national contest here in Canada concluded that these butter tarts, originating from Wilkie's Bakery in Orillia, Ontario, were the best. I certainly think so and it's the only recipe I use. Add a sprinkle of toasted walnuts when you add the raisins, if you wish, or use only walnuts if you don't like raisins.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Pie
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare muffin pans by rolling out pie dough and cutting 4-inch (approx) circles; fit dough circles into muffin cups; set aside in fridge until ready to fill.
- In a small bowl, place raisins and cover with hot tap water; let stand on the counter for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together the soft butter, brown sugar, salt and corn syrup; stir well until sugar is dissolved and butter is creamed.
- Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
- Drain raisins.
- Retrieve tart shells and divide raisins equally into all shells; then divide butter mixture into all tarts.
- Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes; filling will be lightly browned but still bubbling.
- Canadians fall into two camps about butter tarts and are quite loyal to their favourite type: runny or firm.
- I like runny-- the type that dribbles when you bite into one; if you like firm, bake them for the full 20 minutes, even adding another minute or two if you wish.
- Let cooked butter tarts cool in pans for 10 minutes after removing from oven; then remove and place on racks until completely cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 41.1, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 0.6
RAISIN TART
This simple tart is loaded with golden and dark raisins and flavored with a hint of lemon. Martha made this recipe on episode 509 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch double-crust tart
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine golden and dark raisins in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak 15 minutes. Drain, and return raisins to bowl. Add sugar, flour, and lemon zest and juice; stir to combine, and set aside to thicken for about 10 minutes.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out 1 pate brisee disk to an 1/8-inch thickness. Carefully drape over a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Working quickly, roll out remaining pate brisee disk to an 1/8-inch thickness. Use a ruler to measure a 9-inch circle in center, and mark lightly without cutting through dough. With a 1/2-inch round cutter, cut holes within the marked circle about 1 inch apart.
- Fill prepared tart pan with raisin mixture. Using a pastry brush, gently brush edge of dough in tart pan with water, and top with perforated dough, making sure to center it. Using kitchen shears, trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Press doughs together to seal. Using a rolling pin, roll over top of tart, flush with rim, and remove dough scraps. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees with rack placed in lower third of oven. Whisk together egg yolk and cream in a small bowl. Brush sparingly onto tart and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Place tart on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake 20 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees, and bake until dark golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes more. (If tart browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.) Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Tips:
- For the perfect flaky pastry, use a combination of butter and shortening. Butter provides flavor, while shortening helps to create a tender, crumbly texture.
- Be sure to chill the pastry dough before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
- When filling the tart shells, don't overfill them. Leave about 1/4 inch of space at the top of each tart shell so that the filling doesn't bubble over.
- Bake the tarts until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown. This usually takes about 25-30 minutes.
- Let the tarts cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent the filling from running out.
Conclusion:
Raisin pecan butter tarts are a delicious and classic Canadian dessert. With a flaky pastry crust, a sweet and gooey filling, and a crunchy pecan topping, these tarts are sure to please everyone. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just because, these tarts are sure to be a hit.
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