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Butter Tart Squares (Shellfish-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Butter Tart Squares (Shellfish-Free)

A simplified version of the classic Canadian butter tart, baked as squares for easy serving. These sweet and gooey treats are completely safe for those with shellfish allergies.

55m12 servings
Contains dairyContains eggContains nutsContains wheatSHELLFISH-free
300 cal|3g protein|40g carbs|15g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 cup Rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup Butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup Corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Pecans or Walnuts, chopped (optional)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 175°C.
  2. 2For the crust: In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and oats. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 22.86 × 33.02 cm pan.
  3. 3For the filling: In a saucepan, combine corn syrup, melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  4. 4Pour filling over the crust.
  5. 5Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired.
  6. 6Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  7. 7Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

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