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Mary's Bean Tarts
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 24
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
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked great northern beans or pinto beans
2 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:
1. 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.
2. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until nicely browned. Yield: 2 dozen tarts.
By RecipeOfHealth.com