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English Butter Tarts

SUBMITTED BY: 2doulas 

"This is a recipe my mother had in Scotland. I have saved it since I was a teenager because the tarts are so good."
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This recipe has been rated 40 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 12 small tarts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 12 (2 inch) unbaked tart shells
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet. Distribute raisins evenly into shells. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, shortening, egg, vanilla and salt. Mix until smooth, and pour over raisins in shells.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until done. Be careful not to over bake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 13, 2006 by Shelagh 
This is an excellent recipe but I gave it a few tweaks. I found the quantities for 24 made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2004 by MRSLYNN 
Hi im 13 years old and me and my mom made some of these fabulous butter tarts they are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2004 by Karl Fish 
Don't let the fact that there is no butter in these tarts, or the "English" slant disuade you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2004 by COOKIEWHIZ 
These butter tarts were very good, just remember not to fill too much because they overflow. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 3, 2005 by JENNIEPOO 
These are the yummiest butter tarts. Better than any I've ever had. I don't like raisens so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 16, 2005 by Lori 
These are the best butter tarts I have ever eaten!!! I whipped the mixture until it had the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 5, 2008 by Dee 
This recipe was amazing! I added an extra egg as per previous review saying that it would make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 6, 2003 by THE3AUSTINS 
Wonderful tasting! The only thing I would note is to divide it into more than 12 tart shells... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 10, 2005 by MARHATTAN 
I tried to make these with real butter instead of shortening and they didn't come out too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2004 by SINOED 
I tried this recipe for the first time and it was fantastic! These tarts don't last long... MORE

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Nutritional Information
English Butter Tarts

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 270

  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg
  • Sodium: 146mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 2.6g

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