How to make butter tarts: You start by tossing together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Then cut in the butter and lard until it resembles coarse oatmeal. In a measuring cup, whisk together an egg and some vinegar. Add enough water to make one cup. Gradually stir in the liquid, adding just enough water to make the dough cling together.
These sugar-free butter tarts taste like the real deal. The filling has that caramel flavour with notes of vanilla and burnt sugar. Paired with a buttery crust, it’s the perfect dessert for anyone who loves a sweet treat. Quick & easy, no need to chill the crust in advance.
Usually Canadian butter tarts have some raisins inside.. I left them out because 1) I hate raisins and 2) they are high in sugar and carbs. You can top your butter tart with a FEW raisins if you want, or leave them plain like me!
However, if pecans are not your thing, you can add raisins, dried currants, walnuts, chocolate chips, bacon (not a typo) or just leave them plain. “I loved these butter tarts so much that I just HAD to say something! These things are INCREDIBLE! I didn’t have pecans on hand, so I added mini chocolate chips, and WOW!