Why do my pecan Tassies stick to the pan?
Once the syrupy pecan filling starts to harden, it will stick to the sides of the pan like glue. If your pecan tassies become too difficult to remove, put them back in the oven for 1-2 minutes, then poke a paring knife with a sharp point gently between the side of the muffin tin and the pastry and lift.
How to freeze Pecan Tassies?
Once the cookies have cooled, place them into an airtight container or a zip top freezer bag and place into the freezer. Pecan tassie dough will last 2-3 months in the freezer when wrapped tightly with saran wrap and placed into a zip top bag. Pecan tassies will last in the freezer for up to 2 months.
How do you get pecan Tassies out of the pan?
Bake 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven. Allow to cool in the pan for 3 minutes. Using a Thin Blade Spatula carefully remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.
What is a Tassie?
A tassie is a miniature tart or pie. The word “tassie” is from Scotland and it means “miniature cup.” Translate that to baking, and a tassie is typically a little cup of dough that is filled with something delicious, like a pecans or lemon, chocolate or even pumpkin, in the fall.
Where did pecan tarts originate?
Traditionally, the English Canadian tart consists of butter, sugar, and eggs in a pastry shell, similar to the French-Canadian sugar pie, or the base of the U.S. pecan pie without the nut topping….Butter tart.
| A pecan butter tart | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pastry |
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Main ingredients | Pastry shell, butter, sugar, syrup, eggs |
Why are they called Tassies?
But according to a legend, the word ‘tassies’ is an American simplification of the French word ‘tasse’ or the Scottish word ‘tassie’ which means small cup. It is possible that the original recipe is a French-American recipe that was adapted to form smaller versions of the pecan pie.
What are the tassels on pecan trees?
My wife and I call them “tassels,” but the correct term for these annual visitors from our pecan tree each late-May to early-June is catkins. They’re beautiful. Really, they are. Small dangling instances that one day will find their own way into pies, pralines, and brownies through that buttery nut called the pecan.
What is a Tassie pan?
Tassie cups pan. Glen MacLarty / flickr / 2007 / CC BY 2.0. Tassie cups is a term that means “small cups” in baking. It can mean small tart shells made of pastry. Or, it can refer to a muffin pan with smaller than usual sized cups in it.
What is Kruschiki?
The word Kruschiki means twigs or brushwood. I love these cookies but make sure you place them on paper towel immediately after they have been removed from the cooking oil. These are very popular at Christmas and Easter.
What does Tassie mean in Scottish?
Noun. tassie (plural tassies) (Scotland) A cup or goblet for drinking wine.