Canadian recipes: Butter Tarts and Tourtière

Canadian recipes: Butter Tarts and Tourtière.

1. Butter Tarts

A classic Canadian dessert – flaky pastry shell filled with a rich, sweet filling.

Ingredients (for 6–8 tarts):

Tart Shell (Pastry):

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)

2–3 tbsp cold water

A pinch of salt

Filling:

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup melted butter

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup raisins or chopped pecans (optional)

1/4 cup corn syrup or honey

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Instructions:

1. Mix flour, salt, and cold butter. Add water gradually to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.

2. Roll and shape into small tart shells using a muffin or tart pan.

3. Mix all filling ingredients and pour into the shells.

4. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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2. Tourtière (Meat Pie)

A traditional savory meat pie from Quebec, usually served during holidays.

Ingredients:

500g ground beef or pork

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt, pepper, cinnamon, allspice – to taste

1 small boiled and mashed potato (optional)

2 pie crusts (top and bottom)

1 egg (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. In a pan, cook the ground meat with onion and garlic until browned. Add spices and mashed potato.

2. Line a pie dish with one crust, fill with the meat mixture, and cover with the second crust.

3. Seal edges, brush with beaten egg, and cut small slits on top.

4. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 35–40 minutes until the c

rust is gold