Wow it is that season again. As my dear friend Deb used to call it, the “Silly Season”, mostly because most of us become so silly with, running around and buying and baking and generally making ourselves a little crazier than usual when the whole point really is to relax, be kind, be generous and to love.

We fail to direct much if any of all this good stuff; relaxing, kindness, generosity and love, toward ourselves.

So let’s all be good to ourselves. Here is a recipe of Deb’s that is ridiculously easy, (buy pre-made tart shells!) Share if you choose or just put your feet up and enjoy. I know best intentions, just buy enough supplies when you are at the store for two batches.

Deb’s Best Ever Butter Tarts

24 large unbaked Tenderflake tart shells. Oven 350 degree F.

3 eggs
1 cup corn syrup
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup raisins
Optional : 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans

Beat the eggs until frothy, add syrup, sugar, melted butter & vanilla. Mix well.
Place a few raisins into the bottom of each tart shell, ladle in egg mixture.
Bake 350 - 375 F 20 to 25 min.

DJ’s Note: I use Demerara sugar, think it makes a richer taste, ya like I know you need “richer” in a butter tart. ;->

DJ’s Note: I just made these and used a 350 degree F. oven and about 30 minutes - point is first time watch em till you know what your oven does.

DJ’s Note: Don’t forget the brown sugar!

DJ’s Note: It is possible to pour all the goo out of 24 tart shells back into your bowl, add the brown sugar, mix, re-ladle, bake and end up with perfect tarts with no one being the wiser. Oh! Oops! ;->

DJ’s Note: I hear coconut is yummy!

A big thank you to Sandra, Christine & Kay (you know who you are) who found Deb’s recipe for me since I have misplaced my copy.

Happy, happy day!