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Butter tarts
Make or line 12 tart shells. Chill.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Butter tarts take?
1 hr 50 min all in — 30 min prep, 20 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 12 tarts. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Eggs, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¼ tsp.
How much sugar?
160 g (brown) of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Brown sugar → Maple syrup plus a little flour. A maple tart. Still Canadian.
Any tips from this recipe?
Raisins or pecans go in the shell before the filling if your family requires them. A minute too long and you have candy, not a tart.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.