Maple Pecan Tarts
These sweet Maple Pecan Tarts are a variation of our favourite Canadian Butter Tart. Sweet and going filling with crunchy pecans all nestled in a buttery crust.
Ingredients
- 12 premade frozen tart shells or your favourite homemade pastry shells
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and arrange shells on parchment paper lined baking sheet. If you are using homemade pastry, line 12 muffin tins with pastry
- In a medium saucepan melt butter and brown sugar, heating over medium heat until bubbly
- In a large (at least 4 cup) measuring cup or bowl with a pour spout, whisk together maple syrup, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla and salt
- Slowly whisk the butter mixture into the maple syrup mixture, whisking until well combined
- Place 4 to 5 pecan halves in each tart shell. Pour filling over the pecans until each shell is almost full.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees and continue baking for 15 additional minutes
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
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