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The butter tart is not just any dessert. Within its fragile pastry shell, it holds a country’s memories of long weekends, country bakeries, recipes handed down through generations, and an eternal debate over raisins. Here’s the family butter tart recipe from my mother, the food writer and author of many cookbooks, Lucy Waverman. It’s as classic as it gets.
11 ingredients
Produce
- 1/2 cup Raisins
Refrigerated
- 2 Eggs
Condiments
- 1 cup Corn syrup
- 1 tbsp Vinegar or lemon juice
Baking & Spices
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Shortening
- 1 tbsp Vanilla
Dairy
- 1 1/4 cup Butter
Liquids
- 1/2 cup Water

Riley Davenport saved to Recipes
Old Fashioned Butter Tarts, the best Homemade Canadian Recipe, with the perfect sweet runny filling, dessert or snack idea.

Mirko Maric saved to Yummy Desserts
51 · 45 minutes · This famous Canadian dessert consists of a flaky pastry shell filled with a rich buttery caramel center.
12 ingredients
Refrigerated
- 2 Egg, large
Baking & Spices
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup Lard
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Oils & Vinegars
- 1 tsp White vinegar
Nuts & Seeds
- 1/2 cup Pecans
Dairy
- 3/4 cup Butter, unsalted
- 1 tbsp Table or whipping cream
Liquids
- 1 cup Water

Lamberts Lately saved to Dessert Recipes
62 · 60 minutes · These old fashioned butter tarts are a Canadian classic. A rich filling of brown sugar, butter and raisins is surrounded by a flaky pastry shell. Decedent and delicious, they are a holiday favourite.
62 · 60 minutes · These old fashioned butter tarts are a Canadian classic. A rich filling of brown sugar, butter and raisins is surrounded by a flaky pastry shell. Decedent and delicious, they are a holiday favourite.
7 ingredients
Produce
- 1 1/2 cups Raisins
Refrigerated
- 2 Eggs, Large
Baking & Spices
- 2 cups Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla
Bread & Baked Goods
- 24 Tart shells, homemade or store bought
Dairy
- 2/3 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup Milk

Creations by Connie saved to boxes
These Butter Tarts are a Canadian classic made with homemade pastry shells and a rich, brown sugar filling. [VIDEO]
Anne Riedel saved to Christmas
The Best Canadian treat are these Maple Pecan Butter Tarts with pecans and maple syrup. Tasties just like pecan pie with maple!

Trevor Tranum saved to Dessert recipes
This traditional Canadian butter tarts recipe is so buttery and delicious, you won't be able to stop at just one. Made with raisins or without, these are the best butter tarts I've ever tasted
These Best Ever Butter Tarts are a family staple for us come holiday time and sometimes just because. Hopefully, you will love these as much as we do!

Sara Miller saved to Dessert
These Canadian Butter Tarts are made with just a few simple ingredients and has become our go to recipe for this iconic dessert. #canadian #butter #tarts #christmas #dessert #dessert #maplesyrup #thebestclassic #traditional #french #real #recipecanada #best
Old Fashioned Butter Tarts, the best Homemade Canadian Recipe, with the perfect sweet runny filling, dessert or snack idea.

Sandra Washington saved to Recipes