Butter Tarts II Recipe

Name: Butter Tarts II
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups dates, chopped; 2 ½ cups raisins; 1 cup currants; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 3 ½ cups brown sugar; 2 ½ cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 2 teaspoons vanilla; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups butter; 10 eggs

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups dates, chopped
2 ½ cups raisins
1 cup currants
1 cup walnuts, chopped
3 ½ cups brown sugar
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons vanilla
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups butter
10 eggs

1
Melt butter and pour over sugar.
2
Beat well.
3
Beat egg yolks and mix with all ingredients.
4
Beat egg whites and fold in last.
5
Line miniature muffin pans (or use regular ones) with rich pie crust.
6
Put filling in and bake at 350 degrees for 35 min- utes.
7
(I always halve this recipe and it makes a lot of Butter Tarts.)
8
BUTTER TARTS Pastry For Tarts: 5 cup flour 1 tsp.
9
salt 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp.
10
baking powder 2 cup shortening 1 egg 1 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp.
11
vanilla
12
Mix dry ingredients; add shortening and mix well.
13
Beat the egg in a measuring cup; add enough lukewarm water to make 3/4 cup liquid.
14
Add vanilla and vinegar to this liquid, then mi x into flour, shortening mixture.
15
Treat as pie crust.
16
Cut into circles and place in muffin tins.
17
Fill with: 2 eggs 2 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp.
18
vanilla 2 cup brown sugar (pack) 1 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup melted margarine
19
Beat eggs in bowl.
20
Add brown sugar, vinegar and vanilla.
21
Stir in melted butter and raisins.
22
Pour in shells about 1/2 full.
23
Bake in 350 degrees oven for 15 to 18 minutes.

2995

kcal

Calories

182

Fat

323

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups dates, chopped, 2 ½ cups raisins, 1 cup currants, 1 cup walnuts, chopped, and more.

Yes, Butter Tarts II falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butter Tarts II

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