Cranberry Apple Tarts

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   Fit pastry into eight 4-inch tart pans.

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   Reserve remaining pastry for garnish.

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   Combine cranberries, apples, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan.

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   Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

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   Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water, stir into cranberry mixture and cook over low heat 2 minutes.

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   Let cool. Stir in pecans and orange rind.

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   Spoon filling into prepared pastry shells.

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   Bake at 425u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.

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   Let cool completely.

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    Using a fluted pastry wheel, cut thirty-two 3 x 1/2-inch strips from remaining pastry; pinch ends of 16 strips together to look like loops of a bow.

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    Place loops and remaining strips on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 425u00b0 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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    Brush with melted butter and allow to cool completely.

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    Place 2 loops and 2 strips on each tart to form bow; pipe whipped cream on bow.

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    Yields 8 servings.

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    Tarts can be frozen after assembly; thaw and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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