MAPLE WALNUT TARTS

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I got this recipe from my MIL, it originally comes from our community newspaper. They are so tasty and our family has decided that we prefer these to butter tarts. Prep time includes chilling the pastry and cook time includes set time for the tarts. Top with whipping cream if desired.

Provided by Winnipeg Mel

Categories Tarts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter or 1/2 cup hard margarine, cut into pieces
1/3 cup shortening, at room temperature
1/2 cup ice water
3 large eggs
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

To make pastry: in a medium bowl, combine flour,sugar,salt and baking powder.
Cut in butter or margarine and shortening until mixture is crumbly.
Add water, 2 tbsp at a time, mixing with a fork; add a little more or less than the 1/2 c water as needed.
Press mixture into 2 flat disks, wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
To make filling: beat together eggs, syrup, brown sugar, melted butter or margarine and vanilla until just blended.
On a lightly floured board, roll pastry disks to 1/16" thick.
Cut into 5 inch circles. Roll scraps of dough and cut again. Line 12-3 inch tart pans with pastry. Divide walnuts equally between tart shells. Pour maple syrup mixture over walnuts. Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, or until pastry is golden and filling is soft set. Let stand 15 minutes befire removing from tart pans.

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Muzamal Gill

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These tarts are way too expensive for what you get. I could have made them myself for half the price.

Mohashina Poly

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tarts turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.

Josephine Khasoa

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These tarts were a bit too rich for me, but I think they would be perfect for a special occasion.

ROBIUL PRODHAN

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I'm not a huge fan of maple, so I substituted another flavoring. The tarts were still good, but I think I would have liked them better with maple.

Kevin Wanoi

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I had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly, but other than that, these tarts were great.

Momotaz Aktar

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These tarts are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.

Kimberyn Pennington

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I made these tarts for Thanksgiving and they were a big hit with my family. Even my picky brother loved them!

Taivanu Faifua

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The maple flavor in these tarts is amazing. I also love the walnuts, which add a nice crunch.

Oshim Dipto

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These tarts are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use pre-made pie crusts to save time.

Piyaara Pakistan

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I've made these tarts several times now and they always turn out perfectly. The filling is rich and creamy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe!