Butter Tarts
Ingredients
- Pastry for 12 large tarts
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line 12 large tart/muffin tins with pastry. Mix corn and syrup brown sugar in saucepan; cook gently over direct heat for 5 minutes; cool slightly. Pour over slightly beaten eggs, beating continuously; add remaining ingredients. Fill unbaked shells two-thirds full. Bake in hot (450 deg) oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes or until set. Yield: 12 tarts.