Teeny Tiny Maple Butter Tarts

Call us sentimental, call us sappy if you must, but there’s just something about a gooey, buttery, maple-y sweet treat this time of year that truly sets our hearts aflutter. Maybe it’s the way the rich, caramel-y notes of maple give us a warm and fuzzy feeling amid the crisp autumn air. Maybe it’s the subliminal association with maple leaves and fall foliage. Maybe it’s just the fact that maple is always delicious, and delightful little reminders like Trader Joe’s Teeny Tiny Maple Butter Tarts simply give us a reason and a season to celebrate it. 

Brought to us by a supplier in Canada, these bite-sized Tarts are made with Canadian Maple syrup, which has been combined with Butter, sugar, and eggs to create a super rich and flavorful filling. That filling is then baked inside a crisp and flaky, Teeny Tiny Tart crust until just done, then frozen. At home, they only take a few minutes in the oven or air fryer before they start filling your kitchen with a rich Maple aroma, at which point they’ll be ready to serve as mini desserts or a quick and easy sweet snack. And since each package comes with twelve Tarts, we find they’re especially great for breaking out at big family get-togethers or dinner parties. Another hot tip? Serve them warm with some Salted Maple Ice Cream for a dessert that will certainly have nostalgia a’knocking.