Pecan Cranberry Butter Tarts

Pecan Cranberry Butter Tarts

These are the product of early morning experimentation modifying an old butter tart recipe that I’ve been using for years. They are a combination of sweet and tart, look beautiful, and disappear very quickly!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
15 tarts
Servings:
15

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • ½ orange, zested and juiced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon brandy, or to taste
  • 15 (2 inch) sweetened pastry tart shells
  • 15 pecan halves
  • 15 fresh cranberries

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Mix brown sugar, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, butter, orange zest, orange juice, egg, and brandy together in a bowl.

Step 3
Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet and spoon pecan-cranberry filling into each shell about 2/3 full. Add 1 pecan half and 1 fresh cranberry to each tart.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until tart shells are lightly browned and filling is bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273
Calories
15g
Fat
34g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 19%
Saturated Fat4g 22%
Cholesterol23mg 8%
Sodium109mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars21g
Protein3g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium19mg 1%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium67mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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