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Better Butter Tarts

Butter up to these tempting tarts. A blend of flavorful spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice makes this dessert a tasty endeavor that goes great with your morning coffee or evening cup of tea.
Course Pies / Flans / Tarts
Cuisine Continental
Servings 2 servings
Calories 3959.78 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup(s) butter
  • 1 cup(s) packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup(s) shredded coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup(s) dark corn syrup
  • 1 (9 inch) pastry for a 9-inch single crust pie

Instructions
 

  • Roll pie dough out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out circles of dough to fit cups of standard muffin tin; gently place into muffin cups.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
  • Stir in brown sugar, coconut, spices, nuts, salt, eggs, lemon juice, and corn syrup.
  • Mix well.
  • Fill prepared muffin cups halfway with this mixture.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
  • Related RecipesFor a savory twist on tarts, try these:flaky bacon tartsmushroom tartstomato, cheese and onion tart.

Nutrition

Calories: 3959.78kcalCarbohydrates: 526.69gProtein: 31.28gFat: 206.85gSaturated Fat: 86.26gCholesterol: 558.68mgSodium: 3325mgFiber: 11.46gSugar: 436.62g
Keyword Butter, Cinnamon, Eggs
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