"bourbon pecan tarts" a holiday treat

Name: "Bourbon Pecan Tarts" a holiday treat
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8-9 small tarts or 1 large
Ingredients: ## COOKIE CRUST OR PIE CRUST; 4 stks - butter (1lb) diced; 4 C - flour (un bleached); 1/2 C - sugar; 1/2 tsp - salt.; ## MIX ON LOW SPEED 5-7 MIN. PRESS 1/3 CUP DOUGH IN PAN AND UP SIDES; ## FILLING:; 3 large eggs; 1 C - sugar; 1/3 C - butter, melted; 1/2 C - dark karo corn syrup; 1/2 C - light karo corn syrup; 3 Tbs - bourbon; 2 tsp - pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp - salt; 3 C - pecans

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FREDA GABLE

Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA

Updated on Oct 21, 2010

A seriously buttery Crust, and lots of Nuts gives this tart a Sweet finish your sure to enjoy. The Wonderful Touch of Bourbon makes these a little extra special for any special occasion. ENJOY!!

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prep time 35 Min

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

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yield 8 -9 small tarts or 1 large

Ingredients

COOKIE CRUST OR PIE CRUST
4 stks butter (1lb) diced
4 C flour (un bleached)
1/2 C sugar
1/2 tsp salt.
MIX ON LOW SPEED 5-7 MIN. PRESS 1/3 CUP DOUGH IN PAN AND UP SIDES
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1 C sugar
1/3 C butter, melted
1/2 C dark karo corn syrup
1/2 C light karo corn syrup
3 Tbs bourbon
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
3 C pecans

How To Make "bourbon pecan tarts" a holiday treat

Step 1

Mix crust, and pat into tart pan & thicker up the sides. (makes 8- 9), 4 1/2" flutted tarts

Step 2

Mix & whisk filling, all except Pecans. Divide pecans among tarts.
Step 3

Fill Tarts 2/3 full. BAKE: 375 on hot baking sheet untill filling is just set, and crust is golden brn. Approx 30-35 min.
Step 4

Cool on rack completely, before removing from pans. Note: you can cheat by using store bought tart shells. You can also omit the Bourbon and have mini pecan Tarts. The Bourbon just give these a little something special.
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