MINI APPLE PIE TARTS RECIPES

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, mix apples, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of the water and the lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender.
• In small bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and salt. Gradually stir into apple mixture, cooking and stirring until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. Let pie crust pouch stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Remove pie crust from pouch; unroll crust on ungreased cookie sheet. Spoon cooled fruit mixture evenly onto half of crust to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• In small bowl, beat egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush over edge of crust. Fold untopped half of crust over apple mixture; firmly press edge to seal. Flute edge; cut small slits in several places in top crust. Brush top with remaining egg mixture.
• Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve warm or cool.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 18 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
• On work surface, unroll pie crusts. With 3 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut 9 rounds from each crust, rerolling dough as necessary. Gently press 1 dough round into each muffin cup.
• In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients with spoon until well blended (mixture will be slightly lumpy). Spoon about 2 tablespoons brown sugar mixture into each tart.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden brown. Run knife around edge of each tart. Cool in pan, about 30 minutes. Remove tarts to serving plate. Serve warm or cooled. Store covered in refrigerator.