Butter Tarts are one of my favourite desserts, especially at Christmas time. My Mom would always make them at that time of year. I just love the buttery, runny, sweet taste of these tarts.

They are very easy to make. You just add the ingredients together and mix well. Add to your tart shells then bake and enjoy!

Of course you can make your own gluten-free pastry and tart shells, but I'm all for convenience especially at this time of year. I was so excited to find these pre-made gluten-free tart shells. They worked out really well.

Butter Tart Filling Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup golden syrup
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup raisins
• pinch of salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Melt the butter.
3. Slightly beat the eggs then add the other ingredients.
4. Stir until well combined, takes a few minutes. You know its well mixed when it changes to a nice uniform golden colour.
5. Raisins are optional. You can add less if you prefer.
6. Pour into your uncooked gluten-free pastry shells
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Until the filling is set and pastry baked.
8. Cool before eating.

Butter Tarts are a Canadian tradition. There can be quite a debate amongst Canadians regarding adding or not adding raisins, and if butter tarts should be runny or not. What is your favourite type of butter tart?