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Mini Cranberry Apple Tarts

These mini cranberry apple tarts are made with chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, jam, and dried cranberries and placed in a pre-made pastry shell.

Serve this quick and easy apple recipe for brunch, breakfast, or as an appetizer.

These fruit tarts were a hit at our home, especially with my child. They are quick and easy to make and add some color to your brunch menu.

Figure at least 2 per person.

You might also like this recipe for mini fruit tarts, which is similar to these mini apple tarts.

Cranberry Apple Tarts Recipe

2 cups finely chopped apples
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup apricot jam (can use other berry flavors too)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 Tablespoon flour
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
1 package Mini Fillo Shells (15 per package)

Kitchen Equipment Needed
1 medium saucepan

Instructions:

Step 1: Finely chop enough apples to equal 2 cups. Place in saucepan.

Step 2: Add in brown sugar, cinnamon, jam, dried cranberries and flour. Stir to combine.

Step 3: Cook at a low to medium heat, stirring constantly until the brown sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil until the sauce is thickened.

Step 4: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

Step 5: Stir in the finely chopped walnuts if you decide to add them to the recipe.

Step 6: Fill each Fillo shell with the mixture, dividing equally.

Step 7: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serves 8.

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