Maple Syrup Tarts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
12 medium prepared tart shells, baked

Preparation

Melt butter over low heat and blend in ornstarch, then syrup and milk.
Bring to a boil.
Stir and cook until thick.
Continue cooking 2 or 3 minutes more, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat, and let cool 15 minutes.
Spoon into baked shells.