The Butter Tart Man

The Butter Tart Man Do you love butter tarts? So do I. I couldn't find many good ones in or around Hamilton, so I starte Cheers, John a.k.a. 'The Butter Tart Man'

As far back as I can remember, my favourite dessert has been butter tarts. Because I was quite a chubby baby, I assume that it was because my mother fed me pureed butter tarts instead of fruits and veggies. I love butter tarts, and craft beer, but not together unless I've had one too many craft beers. In recent years, as our family traverses various towns and cities in Canada, I will drag my famil

y around in search of the 'best local butter tart' and micro brew. Since moving to Hamilton in 2005, I have tried many a local tart. And while many are yummy, I haven't quite found an over-the-top-delicious BT, that has had me longing for more. In 2016, driven by a quest for a superb BT and my curiosity if I could meet my own needs for once in my life, I set out to see if I could bake such a tart. After many batches and many enhancements, I created a unique recipe that is a combination of 6 recipes that includes Canadian maple syrup instead of corn syrup and a secret ingredient or two. While these are labour intensive and I am not likely to get rich from making them, it is rewarding to hear that people really enjoy them. If you decide to place an order, I hope that you too will have trouble eating just one.

07/11/2020

Hi fellow butter tart lovers! It has been so long since I’ve posted and nearly 5 months since I pulled out my pans and pastry cutter. I hope that you are doing okay and that your family and friends have been safe and healthy during the pandemic. While I love baking for you, butter tarts have seemed inconsequential when compared with all that has been going on.

I stand with all who are pushing for racial equality and will continue to look for ways I can learn and grow as a person and also help push as well from my position of privilege. Black Lives M🖤tter; it’s important to me to support the continued momentum of the movement. Until next time, be well!

03/28/2020

Hello everyone, while I have heard from a number of people over the past month or so, I'm sorry that I haven't posted anything. I am currently keeping close to home with the family and will not be making any butter tarts until things are safe enough for people to be out and about and interacting with one another. Until then, please be well, stay safe and take care. I hope to see you again soon!

Wishing everyone the happiest of New Years!!! Thanks for all of the orders this past year! I hope you enjoyed this tar...
01/02/2020

Wishing everyone the happiest of New Years!!! Thanks for all of the orders this past year! I hope you enjoyed this tarts this holiday season. I will be back later this month with another batch. Keep your eye out for dates!

I have room for two dozen more only! Pick up is the evening of the 23rd after 4 pm. Get your order in pronto!
12/18/2019

I have room for two dozen more only! Pick up is the evening of the 23rd after 4 pm. Get your order in pronto!

I have spots for about 7 dozen butter tarts left. Get your order in soon! Pick up is December 23 after 4 pm. $13 for 6 ...
12/13/2019

I have spots for about 7 dozen butter tarts left. Get your order in soon! Pick up is December 23 after 4 pm. $13 for 6 and $25 for a dozen. They come in raisin, plain and pecan!

It’s that time of year! Holiday orders will be ready for pick up the evening of December 23. Get your orders in soon as...
12/02/2019

It’s that time of year! Holiday orders will be ready for pick up the evening of December 23. Get your orders in soon as I am not going to be able to do as many as last year! $13 for 6 and $25 for a dozen! Let me know!

10/15/2019

These simple, gooey, incredibly sweet tarts are a national treasure, even appearing on a Canada Post stamp, but some food enthusiasts say it might be time to strip them of their iconic status and make way for something new.

If you didn't already know, voting for butter tarts is an option this election. Last call for Toronto or Hamilton order...
10/04/2019

If you didn't already know, voting for butter tarts is an option this election. Last call for Toronto or Hamilton orders for October 9 pick up! Cast your vote today!

And so do you! Place an order for butter tarts for pick up the evening of October 9 in Hamilton. For those in Toronto, ...
10/02/2019

And so do you! Place an order for butter tarts for pick up the evening of October 9 in Hamilton. For those in Toronto, I'll be bringing in some for meet up at Union in the morning or Yonge and St. Clair during the day! $13 for six and $25 for a dozen. Let me know by commenting below or messaging me!

Nor should you. Place an order for butter tarts for pick up the evening of October 9. $13 for six and $25 for a dozen....
09/24/2019

Nor should you. Place an order for butter tarts for pick up the evening of October 9. $13 for six and $25 for a dozen. You won't regret it, I promise!

I know that it's been a while, but I wanted to let you know that I'm doing a batch within the next two weeks! I'll put ...
09/18/2019

I know that it's been a while, but I wanted to let you know that I'm doing a batch within the next two weeks! I'll put the date up by Friday. Looking forward to getting back at it!

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