Title: Butter Tart Pie
Categories: Pie Canadian
Yield: 1 Servings

3		Eggs
3/4	c	Brown sugar; packed
3/4	c	Corn syrup
3	tb	Butter; melted
4	ts	Flour; all purpose
1 1/2	ts	Vanilla
1/4	ts	-salt
2 1/4	c	Currants or raisins
1		Pie shell, 9", unbaked

In bowl, beat eggs lightly. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, flour, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in currants or rasisns. Pour in pie shell. Bake in 400F for 5 minutes. Remove heat to 250F. Bake for about 30 minutes longer or till centre is just firm to the touch, covering eadges of pastry with foil if browning too much. Let cool completely before cutting. MAKES:10 Serving

This version of butter tarts (a Canadian speciality) is easier to prepare than the traditional individual tarts. It is very rich and best served in small pieces.

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