Georgina's True English Butter Tarts

Butter tarts are a British staple. These English ones have been in my family long enough that we don't know the origin. They're fantastic with a sweet, homemade crust, but are my favourite treat to whip up quickly when I have shells pre-made. A fantastic winter or Christmas treat, they're delicious with warm cider.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 186 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 cup golden syrup
• 24 (2 inch) unbaked tart shells

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place tart shells on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Position a rack in the upper 1/3 of the oven.

Step 4

Whisk brown sugar, golden syrup, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until smooth. Fill pastry shells with sugar mixture about 2/3-full.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until filling foams and is bubbly and golden, about 15 minutes. Remove pan and cool for a few minutes on a wire rack; serve warm or at room temperature.