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Pecan Tarts

These pecan tarts are sweet, sticky, gooey, nutty, and yet much healthier than traditional versions (with no corn syrup in sight) to impress at potlucks and the holidays. Plus, these Canadian-inspired vegan butter tarts are also gluten-free!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Canadian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 tarts

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 1/3 cup (120 g) oat flour (gluten-free, if needed)
  • 6 Tbsp (44 g) ground pecans (see notes)
  • 4 Tbsp (60 g) nut/seed butter of choice (see notes)
  • 4 Tbsp (80 g) maple syrup (see notes)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Pinch of salt
  • 6 Tbsp (60 g) raisins

Filling

  • 4 Tbsp (50 g) brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 4 Tbsp (80 g) maple syrup (see notes)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp (42 g) nut/seed butter of choice (see notes)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp (40 ml) dairy-free milk of choice
  • 2 Tbsp (16 g) cornstarch or arrowroot flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Pinch of salt
  • 2 Pinches of cinnamon (optional)
  • 40 g pecans (whole or chopped)

Instructions

Crust

  • You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.
    First, grease 1 large or two mini muffin pans with a bit of oil and set them aside (I use a silicone mold). Then preheat the oven to 340 °F/170 °C.
  • Next, add the crust ingredients (except the raisins) to a food processor and process until the mixture sticks together into a ‘dough.’
  • Divide the dough between the muffin tin cups and use your fingers or a spoon to press them into a crust shape, going about 75% up the sides of the tin. Sprinkle the raisins into the muffin cups.

Filling

  • Mix all the filling ingredients (except the pecans) in a medium mixing bowl and whisk well.
  • Divide the mixture between the tart shells, filling them about ¾ full. Then top the pecan tartlets with the pecans and bake in the oven for about 24 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Once ready, remove the pecan butter tarts from the oven and allow them to cool down for a minimum of 30 minutes (somewhere between 30-60 works well) on a wire rack before enjoying!

Notes

  • Ground pecans: Use ground nuts or seeds of choice if you don't have pecans.
  • Nut butter: Any nut or seed butter (e.g. cashew butter or tahini) is fine. Authentic butter tarts are made with butter, so you could also try vegan butter instead of nut butter.
  • Maple syrup: Brown rice syrup or date syrup can also be used.
Nutrition Facts
Pecan Tarts
Amount per Serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
5
%
Sodium
 
93
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
269
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
38
g
13
%
Fiber
 
3
g
12
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
9
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
66
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.