Best 5 My Nanas Butter Tarts Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, few treats can rival the iconic my nana's butter tarts. These heavenly pastries, often associated with fond memories of family gatherings and cozy kitchens, have captured the hearts and taste buds of countless individuals across generations. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind creating the perfect my nana's butter tarts, ensuring that every bite transports you to a realm of pure bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NANA'S BUTTER BISCUITS RECIPE



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Surprise your family and friends with Nana's Butter Biscuits Recipe. Nana's Butter Biscuits Recipe delivers buttery, flaky and tender results.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 22m

Yield Makes 8 biscuits or 4 servings, 2 biscuits each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir with fork or spatula until soft dough forms.
  • Place on lightly floured surface; knead 8 to 10 times or until smooth. Pat dough lightly into 1-inch thick circle. Cut with floured 2-inch cookie cutter to make 8 biscuits. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8441 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

NANA'S CRESCENTS OR SAND TARTS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 to 20 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter or 2 sticks oleo and 2 sticks butter, room temperature
1 heaping cup powered sugar, plus 2 cups for coating
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • With an electric mixer or by hand, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add vanilla and then stir in flour and chopped nuts until combined. Roll tablespoon-sized pieces of dough into crescent shapes. Repeat until no dough remains. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until cookies are lightly golden.
  • While cookies are in the oven, put 2 cups powdered sugar in a large resealable bag. Remove cookies from baking sheet and add them to the bag of powdered sugar. Carefully turn cookies in sugar while they are still hot. Remove cookies from bag and shake lightly to remove excess sugar.

MY NANA'S BUTTER TARTS



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These are the tarts Nana would make every Christmas, although she would make her own tart shells. I've simplified it and buy the shells already made. These are easy and delicious and so difficult to stop at just one!

Provided by Shelley Schuss

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup dried currants
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
12 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk brown sugar, currants, egg, butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Spoon into tart shells; place tarts on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 122.1 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

GRAMMA'S BUTTER TARTS



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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

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound lard (such as Tenderflake®)
1 egg, lightly beaten
11 tablespoons ice cold water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 cup raisins, rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

SANDRA'S BUTTER TARTS



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This is super easy to prepare, especially if you are using prepared pastry tart shells. Even when I only have a few minutes I can still prepare something home-baked. It will be hard to keep these around for too long. My boys ask for them often.

Provided by Sandra

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Butter Tart Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place tart shells on a baking sheet.
  • Whisk brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; whisk in egg until smooth. Stir half-and-half into sugar mixture. Fill prepared tart shells 2/3-full with filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and pastry is golden, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 30.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 138.5 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using real butter, not margarine, and fresh eggs.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the pastry tough.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the butter from melting and making the pastry greasy.
  • Bake the tarts at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to create a crispy pastry and a gooey filling.
  • Let the tarts cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Nana's butter tarts are a classic Canadian dessert that is loved by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect butter tarts that will be the hit of your next party or gathering.

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