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Pecan Butter Tarts
Courtesy of CanolaInfo
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 35 Min.
Cook Time: 20 Min.
What you need:
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Pastry:
1/2 c. sorghum flour
1/4 c. pecan flour
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. tapioca starch
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. gluten free baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg yolk
1/4 c. ice water
3 Tbsp. canola oil
2 tsp. cider vinegar

Filling:
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1/4 c. corn syrup
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg, slightly beaten
What to do:
1. Pastry: In a food processor fitted with a medal blade, pulse sorghum flour, pecan flour, cornstarch, tapioca starch, sugar, baking powder and salt until mixed. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, ice water, canola oil and vinegar. With food processor running, add egg mixture through feed tube in a slow steady stream. Process until dough is just held together. Do not let it form a ball. Gently gather into a ball and flatten into a disc.
3. Place the pastry disc between two sheets of parchment paper. Using quick, firm strokes of the rolling pin, roll out the dough into an 11 in. circle about 1/8 to 1/4 in. thick. Carefully remove the top sheet of parchment paper and cut out tart shells using 4-in. cutter. Ease each into individual cup of muffin or tart tin.
4. Filling: In a bowl, combine butter, canola oil, corn syrup, brown sugar, pecans and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Add egg and mix just until blended. Spoon filling into unbaked pastry shells filling shells two-thirds full. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 min. or until filling is golden brown. Let cool before removing from pan.

Notes:
* Due to the small quantity of ingredients, it is critical to measure accurately.
* Refrigerate the dough for a few minutes if it becomes sticky.
* If the pastry cracks while you're handling it, don't worry; just use the excess to patch.
* Don't worry about re-rolling the pastry scraps they'll be just as tender the third or fourth time as the first.
* To prevent butter tarts from bubbling over stir filling as little as possible.
* You can freeze the pastry for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before rolling out.·

Variations:
* Substitute raisins for the pecans or omit the pecans for a creamier filling.
* For unfilled tart shells: to prevent pastry from shrinking or puffing up, prick bottom and sides with a fork. Bake in preheated oven for 13 to 15 min. at 375°F or until golden. Let cool completely before filling.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 400;   Total Fat: 21g;   Saturated Fat: 4g;   Cholesterol: 80mg;   Total Carbs: 52g;   Fiber: 2g;   Protein: 4g;   Sodium: 290mg;  
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