A good butter tart recipe is a must have for every Canadian cook. These sweet treats are enjoyed around the world as well.
That gooey, sweet filling and tart shell crust are a perfect combination.
In heavy saucepan, combine the raisins, butter, sugar, syrup and salt. Heat on a warm stove at low heat until butter is melted and the mixture is warm. Remove from heat and add vanilla and eggs. Spoon the filling into the tart shells.
Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350ºF and bake for 5 minutes or longer until pastry is golden. Do not let the pastry filling bubble. Let butter tarts cool completely before removing from the tart tin.
Notes
Do not fill the tart shells to the top with the filling or they will spill over while baking. 2/3 full should be fine.