Apple tarts

 1. CANDIED PECANS

1/2 c granulated sugar,    1 1/2 c pecans,  4 tbs of butter

foil a baking sheet then butter the foil.  In a heavy skillet, melt 4 tbs butter over medium heat.  stir in 1/2 c sugar and add pecans, cook over medium low  heat, stiring constantly for 4-5 minutes. remove and spread on baking sheet to cool.

 if you can not get pecans substitute walnuts they work very well.

2. CRUST

1 package refrigerated pie crust

unfold on a lightly floured surface. roll and press out the fold line.  with a round biscuit cutter cut 6-8 circles.  place on an ungreased cookie sheet bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes, cool on wire rack.

3. APPLE FILLING

3 Granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin
1/4 tsp cinnamon, 3/4 c granulated sugar, 1/4 c butter or margarine, melted

pour melted butter over apples and stir in the sugar.  in a heavy skillet cook and stir over medium heat for approx. 12 minutes until golden brown.  sprinkle with cinnamon.  stir once more and set aside over very low heat (just to keep warm)

i have used yellow delicious instead of the granny smith apples and they worked great.

4. CREAM

1 1/2 cups whipping cream, 6 tbs granulated sugar.

beat whipping crean with sugar until stiff

in a hurry use the stuff in a can if they are going to be eaten right away

5.  ASSEMBLE

place one crust on the plate and top with some apples. place a second crust on top of the apples and top with whipping cream.  sprinkle with candied nuts. repeat with the rest of the crusts.