Lemon Honey Butter Tarts

My grandmother used to keep bees, and all of us tried to come up with new ways to use honey. This recipe is my contribution to the effort. I've been making them for about 20 years, with no complaints and lots of rave reviews.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 432 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 18 (2 inch) unbaked tart shells

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend in melted butter. Fill tart shells halfway.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown, and filling is set.