Pecan Tarts Recipe
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Pecan Tarts

By: Elaine L. Smith 
"If you like pecan pies...you'll love these during the holidays. They melt right into your mouth."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup margarine (NOT butter) and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in egg yolks, almond extract, and sifted flour.
  3. Spray tiny muffin cups with non-stick spray. Press mixture evenly into tiny muffin cups. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. To make Filling: Bring to a boil 1/2 cup margarine, corn syrup, and confectioner's sugar. Stir in chopped pecans.
  5. Spoon into shells no more than 1/2 way. Top with pecan halves. Bake in a 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven for 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 195 | Total Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by Paula   view full review
Overall, this is a keeper of a recipe. However, I had to make some adjustments as I went...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2006 by KRANEY   view full review
Wonderful - big hit!! Don't forget to have some halved pecans on hand for the tops - the list...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by Caliope   view full review
I thought these were quite alot of work for the outcome. I liked the tarts, but you really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by MK618   view full review
These tarts were great! My whole family and my church loved them! I lined the muffin tins...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by Thisni Caza Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My first time with pecan tarts. I should have realized when mixing the crust that the crust...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2004 by JENNIFER72_00   view full review
I didn't realize that this recipe was for the mini muffin cup pan and since I had some regular...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2009 by DairyQueen   view full review
As with each and every recipe I've made from this site, must give these a '5'. I'd like to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2004 by ROCKINJAZZGRL   view full review
I think that the directions could be improved, and the end result is really a 3 or 4 star...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2004 by GRACEFACE   view full review
Very easy to make and very delicous!! I had leftover tart shells prior to making this, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2002 by SHERIKAY   view full review
I'm made three batches of these for Christmas this year, and they were the best. I added them...

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