Old Fashion Butter Tarts Recipe

Name: Old Fashion Butter Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry; 1 cup lard or 1 cup shortening; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 cup boiling water; 3 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Filling; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 1/2 cup corn syrup; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Pastry
1 cup lard or 1 cup shortening
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup boiling water
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
Directions for Pastry.
2
Mix lard (or shortening), butter & boiling water until the mixture is creamy. While mixture is still warm sift in flour, salt & baking powder and mix until it forms a ball. DO NOT KNEAD THIS DOUGH. Form into large ball and wrap in plastic wrap and chill in fridge (30-60 mins). Once cool divide into two balls and roll out. Use cookie cutter or large glass to cut out cirlces. Line muffin tins with the cut out circles of uncooked pastry.
3
Directions for Filling.
4
Beat egss well, add sugar, corn syrup and melted butter and mix again. Add nuts, vinagar, salt and vanilla and mix vigourously.
5
Fill muffin tins 2/.3 full an bake in 350 degree oven for 17-20 minutes.
6
Enjoy!

1429

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry, 1 cup lard or 1 cup shortening, 1 tablespoon butter, 3/4 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Old Fashion Butter Tarts 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.

Old Fashion Butter Tarts

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