Maple Syrup Tarts

These are so sweet and buttery and good and easy.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 12 tartlets

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1⁄3 cup cornstarch
• 1  cup maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped toasted pecans or 1⁄2 cup walnuts (optional)
• 12  medium  prepared tart shells, baked

Directions

1. Melt butter over low heat and blend in ornstarch, then syrup and milk.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Stir and cook until thick.
4. Continue cooking 2 or 3 minutes more, stirring frequently.
5. Remove from heat, and let cool 15 minutes.
6. Spoon into baked shells.