Pecan Tarts

“I like Pecan Pie, but sometimes a whole pie can be feel too rich, so a tart can give you just that right amount without being too heavy.” – Calla Ferre

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Pecan Tarts

Course: Pastries

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Margarine
  • 1/ Cup Sugar
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1 Teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Margarine
  • 1/3 Cup Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1 Cup Confectioner’s Sugar
  • 1 Cup Pecans Chopped
  • Pecan Halves

Instructions

  • Mix 1/2 cup margarine and sugar. Stir in egg yolks, almond extract and flour. Press evenly into tiny tart tins or muffin cups. Bake in 400 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring to boil 1/2 cup margarine, corn syrup and confectioner's sugar. Stir in chopped pecans; spoon into baked shells. Top with pecan halves.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.

Recipe – Calla Ferre

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