Jean Parker and Rachel Smith, sisters, bakers, and owners of Maple Key Tart Co. Every year, more than 60,000 people visit the small town of Midland, Ontario on a single summer day. They’re not coming ...

This sugary confection known as the Butter Tart has been described by the Canadian Encyclopedia as “quintessentially Canadian” and a “real totem for Canadian cuisine.” (Credit: Getty) There was a time ...

Canadians love their maple syrup, and it’s found in several of the country’s most iconic treats. But there’s more to Canada than maple. From pies to layered bars, homespun to highfalutin, here are a ...

Tired of Christmas cookies? Don’t have the energy for the gingerbread house? Have I got the holiday confection for you. It is the butter tart, a humble yet spectacular little nosh that’s relatively ...

You could be forgiven if you’ve never eaten a butter tart. There is no flashy frosting or elaborate lattice to entice you. It’s easy to pass by. But Canadians ...

A beloved treat in Canada, you can use prepared tart shells or make your own pastry in a muffin tin for these gooey mini pies. Instructions: Combine flour and salt. Cut in butter with pastry blender.

Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo by Stacy Holbrook -  There is an art to making English butter tarts that this cherished recipe is happy to explain.

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — A local baker is hoping to capitalize on Buffalo’s love of Canada – and the butter tart – with a new venture in the City of Tonawanda. Featuring the shortbread tart made with lots of ...