Butter Tart

Ingredients

  • Tart Crust
  • 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1⁄2 cup maple syrup
  • 1⁄4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1⁄8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1⁄8 tsp cinnamon
  • rum
  • 1 shake cayenne?
  • 1 splash vanilla extract?
  • orange/lemon/vinegar?

Method

Prep

  • Make the crust and blind bake
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil

Make the tarts

  • In a medium mixing bowl
  • Cream the butter and sugar
  • Whisk in the egg
  • Whisk in the syrup and flavorings until smooth
  • Place tart pans on the baking sheet
  • Add filling to tart shells until almost full
  • Bake at 425°F for 13–15 minutes