Mom's Butter Tarts

Name: Mom's Butter Tarts
Yield: 2 -dozen 3 inch mini tarts
Ingredients: 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie; ⅔ cup butter; 1 cup golden syrup; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 ½ cups raisins; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 eggs

Rating: 4.59 stars

22 Ratings
21 Reviews
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My mom used to make these a lot when I was a child. These were so good that there was nothing like them. I could never eat enough of these, and you will see that when you make these syrupy tarts.

By Carol

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

2 -dozen 3 inch mini tarts

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
⅔ cup butter
1 cup golden syrup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups raisins
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Directions

Step 1

Line three inch tart tins with pastry. Chill while making filling.

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Step 2

Melt butter. Stir in golden syrup, brown sugar, raisins, nutmeg, and salt; mix thoroughly. Let mixture cool. Beat the eggs just sufficiently to combine yolks and whites, and then mix into the butter syrup. Pour filling into pastry lined tart tins. Set tins on a cookie sheet.
Step 3

Bake on lowest rack in very hot preheated oven, 450 degrees F (230 degrees C), for 15 to 20 minutes. When baked, loosen edges with pointed knife. Allow tarts to stand for at least 10 minutes before removing from tins.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

190 calories; protein 1.3g; carbohydrates 30.1g; fat 8.1g; cholesterol 29.1mg; sodium 141.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (21)

Most helpful positive review

jan1

12/14/2008

Bake these at 400 watching after 10 min and you will have the absolute best Butter tarts.I tried baking at 350 the first time but it wasn't hot enough. Makes enough for 3 1/2 doz bought tart shells. Read More

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JLGUILD

01/15/2003

I had lost my mom's recipe for butter tarts and this one seemed similar in ingredients from what I remembered... however the temp settings must be too high or too long because I followed the recipe exactly and have an oven thermometer and they came out as crispy critters... did the 2nd batch at 400 for only about 12 minutes and although not quite so "burnt" flavoring was blaw... Read More

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(19)

22 Ratings

5 star values: 16
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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jan1

12/13/2008

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JLGUILD

01/15/2003

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babs

01/17/2007

The best butter tart recipe I have ever used and is now the only one I will use! Easy and delicious!! Read More

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STAMPY

01/15/2003

I lost my favourite recipe for making tarts. One of the ingredients was golden corn syrup so figured this must be close and it was. I use dried blueberries instead of raisins or with raisins on occasion. Also sometimes use nuts.Stampy Read More

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SANDRA FARRELL

01/15/2003

It is very hard to find good recipes using ingredients "on hand" this is one of those recipes.I get requests many many times for this one. Thank you Carol Read More

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Patricia Gallant

05/03/2011

I loved this recipe. Bought Costco frozen tart shells distrubuted plump raisins in each shell then pored the filling in. I found the amount called for was more than necessary unless youur a raisin lover. 15 tarts fit easily on a cookie sheet and I got 30. These freeze very well. C'est tres bonne! Read More

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bubbly36

12/16/2011

I would lower the oven temp to 350 and bake a bit longer. When I baked this recipe at 400 the filling didn't set very well and they stayed too runny. When I baked them at 350 they came out perfect! Read More

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baker extrordinare

01/07/2011

I would skip the nutmeg next time other than that good consistancy Read More

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Kitchen Kitty

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01/27/2015

Great no fail recipe. I used frozen mini tart shells and made over 2 dozen. Yummy! Read More

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Mom's Butter Tarts

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 190

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 12 %

saturated fat: 20 %

cholesterol: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 5 %

vitamin c:

folate: 2 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 3 %

magnesium: 2 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 6 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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jan1

12/13/2008

Bake these at 400 watching after 10 min and you will have the absolute best Butter tarts.I tried baking at 350 the first time but it wasn't hot enough. Makes enough for 3 1/2 doz bought tart shells.

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JLGUILD

01/15/2003

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babs

01/17/2007

The best butter tart recipe I have ever used and is now the only one I will use! Easy and delicious!!

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(12)

STAMPY

01/15/2003

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(9)

SANDRA FARRELL

01/15/2003

It is very hard to find good recipes using ingredients "on hand" this is one of those recipes.I get requests many many times for this one. Thank you Carol

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(7)

Patricia Gallant

05/03/2011

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bubbly36

12/16/2011

I would lower the oven temp to 350 and bake a bit longer. When I baked this recipe at 400 the filling didn't set very well and they stayed too runny. When I baked them at 350 they came out perfect!

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baker extrordinare

01/07/2011

I would skip the nutmeg next time other than that good consistancy

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Kitchen Kitty

Allstar

01/27/2015

Great no fail recipe. I used frozen mini tart shells and made over 2 dozen. Yummy!

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