Maple Syrup Tarts

For those of us who live in the land of maple syrup, we see plenty in the month of March. The trees are tapped, maple syrup runs freely, and we all head out to the sugar bush for samples. This recipe is an old favorite from our ancestors.

• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 cup real maple syrup
• 12 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Beat the egg gently with a fork, and then mix with maple syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, and nuts. Fill tarts 2/3 full.

Step 3

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.