Best Buttertarts

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3
Melt in Your Mouth Best Buttertarts Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

30 inches pies worth prepared pastry dough , like < a href= '' https : //www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/century-old-nuns-pastry-dough-492195 '' > Century-Old Nuns Pastry Dough < /a >
12 ounces butter , melted
3 cups dark brown sugar , packed
2 cups golden syrup
1 cup amber honey
5 eggs
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons vanilla
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
30
Calories
267
Sugar
22g
Fat
15g
Buttertarts are a beloved Canadian dessert that can be traced back to the early 1900s. While the origin of the buttertart is unknown, it is typically associated with rural Ontario and is considered a national Canadian dessert. The buttertart is a small tart filled with a mixture of butter, sugar, syrup, and eggs. This recipe for Best Buttertarts uses a combination of dark brown sugar, golden syrup, amber honey, and spices to create a rich and full-bodied filling. The pastry cups are made using a time-honored recipe for pastry dough, which is flaky and buttery.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
2.Use a rolling pin to roll out the prepared pastry dough.
3.Cut out circles with a large cookie cutter and place them into a muffin tin.
4.In a large bowl, mix the butter, dark brown sugar, golden syrup, amber honey, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, lemon juice, kosher salt, lemon rind, and nutmeg until they are well combined.
5.Spoon the mixture into the prepared pastry cups.
6.Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes and then reduce the heat to 350°F (177°C).
7.Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the pastry cups are golden brown and the filling is set.
8.Allow the buttertarts to cool completely before serving.

PROS

These buttertarts are the perfect balance between sweet and savory.

The filling is smooth and silky, and the pastry is buttery and flaky.

CONS

Consuming too much sugar and fat can lead to health problems if not moderated.

These buttertarts are high in calories, sugar, and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While buttertarts are not considered a healthy food, studies have shown that consuming small amounts of dark chocolate and honey can have health benefits.
Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and dark chocolate can be rich in antioxidants. Additionally, consuming eggs and vanilla in moderation can provide essential vitamins and minerals for the body.

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