Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."--Luciano Pavarotti

Pecan Tarts Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Pecan Tarts is from The Conrad Family Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Crust:

1/2 c. oleo
1/2 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour



Filling:

1/2 c. oleo
1/3 c. dark corn syrup (karo)
1 c. powered sugar
1 c. chopped pecans.
Directions:
Directions:
Crust for shells: Mix all ingredients together. Make dough into the size of a walnut. Press into greased small tins. Don’t make dough too thin. Bake at 400º for 8-10 minutes or until slightly brown.
Filling: Bring oleo, corn syrup, and powered sugar to a boil. Stir in pecans.
Spoon into shells (about 3/4 full) . Bake at 350º for 5 minutes. Not any longer.
Makes 3 dozen. Recipe can be doubled.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This was Mom's recipe, Dorothy Ann (McMullen) Letcher (January 1,1943 - December 1, 2005). Editor's note: This recipe was also used by Aunt Rose but she doubled the recipe.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

234W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!