Pecan Cranberry Butter Tarts

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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!

Submitted by Annette
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 tarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

  • ½ cup chopped dried cranberries

  • ⅓ 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

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

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

  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.

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273 Calories
15g Fat
34g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 67mg 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.