Butter Tarts are Canadian, true story. The oldest known recipe originated in Barrie, Ontario. From there, butter tarts made their way into kitchens, bakeries, and bake sales across the country. Team raisins or no? Pecans or plain? These are debates best saved for late-night indulging — ideally while wearing your favourite fleece sweatsuit.
Saturday March 7th: Butter Tarts with every purchase in-store, from Circles & Squares Bakery. While supplies last. 1004 Queen St. East and 104 Ossington Ave. Both locations open 10am to 6pm.
Simple Canadian Butter Tart Recipe
Ingredients
12 tart shells (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup melted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup corn syrup (or maple syrup)
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
Optional: raisins or pecans
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place tart shells in a muffin tin or on a baking sheet.
3. In a bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, egg, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
4. Spoon filling into shells about ⅔ full.
5. Bake 15–18 minutes, until pastry is golden and filling is bubbling.
6. Cool 10 minutes before removing.
Everything is better with Butter.
Soft and warm — Comfort food in the form of a colour. Our newest Fleece colour, Butter, is a yellow that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Subtle enough to wear every day, but bright enough to make you smile. Now available in our 16oz Fleece Half Zips, Hoodies, Sweatshirts and Sweatpants.
