FESTIVE CRANBERRY / APPLE TARTS
These tarts are very flavourful and they smell great when they’re baking. Serve them warmed or at room temperature. You’ll need 24 pre-baked tart shells.
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2 tbsp Butter
1 c Walnut pieces
3 c Apples chopped small peeled or not
1 c dried Cranberries chopped
1 c Raisins chopped
1 oz Brandy substitute Apple juice if desired
¾ c Apple Sauce unsweetened
½ c Brown Sugar packed
¼ c Cranberry Sauce homemade or commercial
½ tsp Nutmeg ground
½ tsp Thyme dried crushed
1 c Water
1 c Sour Cream
2 tbsp Lemon and/or Orange Zest fresh finely grated
1 tbsp Flour
1 c Whipped Cream
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melt butter on med. heat in a 30cm ( 12” ) non-stick frying pan
add walnuts and toast slightly for 5 minutes stir frequently as they will
burn if left unattended remove to a plate or bowl to cool
add apples, cranberries, and raisins add brandy if using continue cooking at medium heat for another 5 minutes uncovered stir frequently
add the next six ingredients simmer quietly for 15 minutes to let the water evaporate reduce heat if necessary stir occasionally
stir in the sour cream and zest then sprinkle in the flour stir well, then simmer for 10 minutes stir occasionally
cool before putting in baked tart shells reheat, if you like, when ready to serve top with whipped cream
I like to use golden raisins for this dish. You use what you like. Sultanas work well too. RJH.