Best 2 Honey Butter Tarts Recipes

Honey butter tarts are a classic Canadian dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a flaky pastry shell filled with a sweet and creamy mixture of butter, sugar, honey, eggs, and raisins. Honey butter tarts are often served warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream, and they make a delicious treat for any occasion. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, then honey butter tarts are the perfect choice.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY BUTTER TARTS

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This is my mother's butter tart recipe and I think it is the best one. Hope you agree!

Provided by KIM BOYLE

Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Butter Tart Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

20 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
½ cup honey
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cold water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup raisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pastry shells on a baking sheet.
Beat butter with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and creamy; beat in brown sugar and honey. Beat egg, lemon juice, water, vanilla, and salt into butter mixture just until combined; stir in raisins. Fill tart shells 1/2-full with butter mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and pastry is golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 126.9 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

LEMON HONEY BUTTER TARTS

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My grandmother used to keep bees, and all of us tried to come up with new ways to use honey. This recipe is my contribution to the effort. I've been making them for about 20 years, with no complaints and lots of rave reviews.

Provided by Caroline Nielsen

Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, melted
18 (2 inch) unbaked tart shells

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend in melted butter. Fill tart shells halfway.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown, and filling is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 275.7 mg, Sugar 34.7 g

Tips:

Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
Don't overmix the dough, as this will make it tough.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out, as this will make it easier to work with.
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into squares or circles.
Fill each tart shell with about 1 tablespoon of honey butter.
Bake the tarts at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Let the tarts cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Honey butter tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these classic Canadian treats that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.