Best 4 Grammas Butter Tarts Recipes
In the realm of Canadian culinary delights, there exists a timeless classic that has captured the hearts and taste buds of generations: Gramma's Butter Tarts. These delectable pastries, with their flaky, golden crust and velvety smooth filling, have become an integral part of our collective culinary heritage. As we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets behind the perfect Gramma's Butter Tart, let us delve into the world of ingredients, techniques, and traditions that have shaped this iconic treat. From the selection of the finest butter to the precise balance of sugar, eggs, and vanilla, every element plays a crucial role in creating a butter tart that is truly extraordinary.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BUTTER TARTS
Canadian Christmas magic begins with traditional Butter Tarts. Flaky pastry, sweet buttery filling and a surprise inside. Are you team raisin or team currant?
Provided by Bernice Hill
Categories Baking/Desserts
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- For the pastry, check out this post HERE. Or use pre-made tart shells.
- Divide the pastry into one inch balls and drop into mini muffin tin.
- Use a french rolling pin, muddler, or suitable wooden implement and press downward onto the ball to form a cup.
- Drop a small amount of pecan pieces or about 5 raisins into each cup.
- Mix remaining ingredients and spoon into cups.
- Bake at 375 F until the pastry is golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 48 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 80 milligrams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
GRAMMA'S BUTTER TARTS
This is my Grandma's recipe for butter tarts in homemade pastry.
Provided by GoGoGoMom
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk flour and 1 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl; cut lard into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Make a well in the flour mixture and place 1 beaten egg into the well.
- Pour ice cold water and vinegar into flour mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. Divide dough into two balls; wrap dough in waxed paper and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; beat in 2 eggs one at a time. Stir raisins and vanilla extract into butter mixture.
- Roll out one ball of dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness; reserve remaining dough for another use. Cut dough into circles large enough to fit into the bottom and partway up sides of the wells of a muffin tin using a round biscuit cutter. Press dough circles lightly into muffin tin to form tart shells; fill each shell 3/4 full with raisin mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and pastry is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 123.1 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
GRANDMA'S BUTTER TARTS
This recipe has been past down from my Grandma to so many people. I have tasted many butter tarts, but these are definitely the best. Everyone who has ever tasted one has asked for the recipe. We make these every year at Christmas. Hope you enjoy these as much as my family does.
Provided by Purdy Good Cook
Categories Tarts
Time 25m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter.
- Beat in eggs.
- Beat in all other ingredients except raisens or currents.
- Stir in raisens.
- Fill tart shells 2/3 full.
- Bake at 400 degrees until pastry is brown & center is bubbling. Approximately 10-13min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 86.1, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 28.4, Protein 1.5
GRANDMA'S BUTTER TARTS
This was my Grandma's recipe and has been a family favorite for years. Every time she would make these we would practically inhale them. Now, I make them on all the holidays. My family absolutely raves about them. They get gobbled up so fast that I always have to make a couple batches! Note: I don't put raisins and nuts in the filling mixture at first. I add them to each individual tart after I've poured in the mixture. About 5-8 raisins and a sprinkle of nuts to each tart. Also, to get a really flakey crust, keep all ingredients and utensils cold. I put my bowl, rolling pin, pastry whisk, and the flour I will use in the freezer prior to making and I keep the butter and shortening in the fridge until ready to use
Provided by ProudMamaT
Categories Tarts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12-18 tarts, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Filling:.
- Mix all ingredients until well blended; set aside.
- Pastry:.
- Cut butter and shortening together using a fork or pastry whisk utensil.
- Slowly add salt and flour to the butter and shortening cutting it in until the mixture looks like small crumbles.
- Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the dough sticks together.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Use a wide mouthed glass (I use a pint glass) to cut out circles.
- Place circles into an ungreased cupcake pan.
- Pour filling into the crusts, about a quarter of the way full. Be careful not to over fill as the mixture will bubble up and make the tarts stick to the pan.
- Bake in oven at 425°F for about 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Good luck and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.8, Fat 50.3, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 442.2, Carbohydrate 94.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 44.7, Protein 7.7
Tips:
- Use good quality butter. This will make a big difference in the taste of your butter tarts.
- Make sure your butter is cold before you start making the pastry. This will help to prevent the pastry from becoming tough.
- Don't overmix the pastry. Overmixing will make the pastry tough.
- Roll out the pastry thinly. This will help to ensure that the tarts are crispy.
- Bake the tarts until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set. This will usually take about 15 minutes.
- Let the tarts cool slightly before serving. This will help to prevent the filling from running out.
Conclusion:
Gramma's butter tarts are a delicious and classic Canadian dessert. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your butter tarts turn out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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