Lazy Day Butter Tarts

I've got to say, living in Canada, it is hard to avoid butter tarts. Although I don't know who would want to avoid a good old-fashioned butter tart. I think I first tried a butter tart.. 2 years ago? Best moment ever. I had an instant happy feeling, and my hands would move to grab more tarts and stuff them in my mouth as if independent of my body. 

Now this was my first attempt at actually making these. I found a recipe in some old shelf and decided to try them out. It was one of those "oh I don't want to do anything, but I want to bake, but not something too fancy" kind of days (yes, I have those specific days quite often) so I used store bought tart shells. But by all means, go forth and make your own tart shells! I will soon, now that those long summer days are approaching. I will have the time!



What you will need:

-12 tart shells
-1 cup hot tap water
-1/2 cup raisins
-1/4 cup butter, melted
-1/4 cup packed brown sugar
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup golden corn syrup
-1 egg
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla


Directions:

    1.   In a small bowl, combine the raisins and not tap water and let stand for around 30 minutes
    2.   Preheat the oven to 400˚F
    3.   In a medium bowl, mix the butter, sugar, salt and corn syrup until fully combined
    4.   Add the egg and vanilla and mix well
    5.   Drain the raisins, and divide equally between the 12 tarts shells
    6.   Pour the butter mixture over the raisins, dividing equally into the 12 tart shells
    7.   Place the tarts on a cookie rack, and bake for 20 minutes