PECAN CRANBERRY BUTTER TARTS

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These are the product of early morning experimentation modifying an old butter tart recipe that I've been using for years. They are a combination of sweet and tart, look beautiful, and disappear very quickly!

Provided by Annette

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup chopped dried cranberries
⅓ cup butter, melted
½ orange, zested and juiced
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon brandy, or to taste
15 (2 inch) sweetened pastry tart shells
15 pecan halves
15 fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix brown sugar, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, butter, orange zest, orange juice, egg, and brandy together in a bowl.
  • Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet and spoon pecan-cranberry filling into each shell about 2/3 full. Add 1 pecan half and 1 fresh cranberry to each tart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tart shells are lightly browned and filling is bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 109.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

Candi Kelley
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These butter tarts were delicious! The perfect combination of sweet and tart. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making them again!


Prazon Dawadi
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These butter tarts were so easy to make! I love how the cranberries add a pop of tartness to the sweet filling. The pecan crust is also a nice touch.


Allan Adams
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I made these butter tarts for my family and they were a big hit! The filling was creamy and tart, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I loved the combination of pecans and cranberries. I will definitely be making them again!


Coffee Bean
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These butter tarts were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. The filling was creamy and delicious, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making them again!


Hasnae Khatoun
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The butter tarts were good, but I think I would have liked them better if the filling was a bit less sweet. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the cranberries added a nice tartness to the filling.


Mahbub Xoc
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These butter tarts were delicious! The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I loved the combination of pecans and cranberries. I will definitely be making them again!


dhsbd xndnn
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I thought these butter tarts were just okay. The filling was a bit too runny for my taste and the crust was a bit too bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Ishaq Kahan
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These butter tarts were a disappointment. The filling was too sweet and the crust was too dry. I won't be making them again.


Onawo Booi
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I've made these butter tarts several times now and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. The filling is creamy and tart, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still t


Danuska Danka
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These butter tarts were amazing! The perfect combination of sweet and tart. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again!


Madina Nante
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The butter tarts were good, but the filling was a bit too runny for my taste. I think I would try using a different recipe next time.


Jason Foster
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These butter tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I think I would try using less sugar next time.


bogan abdi
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I made these butter tarts for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of pecans and cranberries. The filling was creamy and delicious, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


Isaac Benge
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These butter tarts were so easy to make! I love how the cranberries add a pop of tartness to the sweet filling. The pecan crust is also a nice touch.


Vivian Ladion
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The pecan cranberry butter tarts were delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and tart. I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making these again.


Ndlovu Sthabile
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These butter tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I think I would try using less sugar next time.


Shabaz Ali
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the pecans and cranberries complemented each other in these butter tarts. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and flaky. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.


Francis Kariuki
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These butter tarts were absolutely delicious! The cranberry filling was tangy and sweet, and the pecan crust was buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again!


firaol ibrahim
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I love how easy these butter tarts were to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time, and they turned out beautifully. The filling was smooth and rich, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. My family loved them!


MdRejaul korim
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These butter tarts were a hit! The filling was creamy and sweet, with a perfect balance of tartness from the cranberries. The pecan shortbread crust was a nice touch, adding a delightful crunch to each bite. I highly recommend this recipe!