Mary’s Bean Tarts

Name: Mary's Bean Tarts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen tarts.
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked great northern beans or pinto beans; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Dried currants; 24 prepared 3-in. tart shells

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

2 dozen tarts

This tart's main ingredient, beans, are not necessarily thought of as a dessert but these tarts are so sweet that they could be served as an appetizer or dessert.—Mary Fleming, Bow Island, Alberta

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Ingredients

1 cup cooked great northern beans or pinto beans
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dried currants
24 prepared 3-in. tart shells

Directions

Mash or puree beans; add eggs. Add the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and nutmeg; beat well. Place a few currants in each tart shell. Add filling.
Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until nicely browned.

Editor's Note: Maple flavoring can be substituted for vanilla extract, and pecans or walnuts for currants.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 124 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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