Classic recepi of maple pecan tart. The flaky crust with gooey filling and crunchy pecan nuts, it has to be the best pecan tart i ever tasted. The maple syrup delivers a smoky flavor to the nutty tart which no one can argue about. I always fond of nuts and pecan resembles the shape of human brain is what you gonna find in my fridge at any time through out the year.
Ingredients
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup butter,softened
1/4 tsp salt
Filling
1 cup whole pecan nuts
1 egg
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tbsp butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
Methods
Using an electric mixer, blend in the flour,butter and salt till well combined. Shape into a disk cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour
In a bowl, beat the egg and add in the melted butter,brown sugar, maple syrup and vanilla essence. Mix well
Shape the dough into 1 inch ball and press onto bottom and sides of a greased muffin tin. Pour the filling and arrange the pecan nuts on the top.
Bake at 325' F or 170' C for 20-25 minutes. Once done cool the tart on the wire rack for 10 minutes
Enjoy the wholesome of pecan nuts
Notes
Always store your nuts in air tight bottle or container and place them in the refrigerator for a long life span of the nuts. As nuts naturally contains oil they tend to get spoiled if place in a warm place.
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