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butter tart squares slices and sitting on a piece of parchment paper

Old Fashioned Butter Tart Squares

A popular Canadian dessert with a gooey filling over a short bread crust
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Serving Size 16 squares

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1/2 cup un-salted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons icing sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup un-salted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon white distilled vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350.
  • Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • Mix together the butter and icing sugar in a medium bowl.
  • Mix in the flour with your hands until well combined.
  • Press into the pan, making sure to press it down very well.
  • Bake for 5 minutes and then remove it from the oven.
  • While the crust bakes, make the filling.
  • In a medium bowl add in the brown sugar and butter and mix well.
  • Whisk in the eggs, vinegar and then the vanilla.
  • Add in the raisins and mix.
  • Pour over the crust and gently spread out the raisins evenly.
  • Bake for 25-27 minutes, or until the filling is set and doesn't jiggle anymore when the pan is lightly shook.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack until it completely cools.
  • Once completely cooled, remove from the pan and slice into desired sized pieces.
  • DO NOT SLICE WHEN HOT.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. 
Freeze in a freezer safe container or freezer bags with parchment paper between the layers for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes.