Pecan Cranberry Mini Tarts

The pecan tree is the only native American tree nut. These tasty little nuts have been favorites of many for centuries. The first pecan trees planted in the United States took place in Long Island NewYork around 1772. It did not take long for pecans to become a North American Industry. Pecans can be a healthy addition to your diet.

• pecans are natural anti oxidants
• pecans can naturally lower cholesterol
• may help in the attempt to loose wieght
• pecans have heart healthy fat
• pecans are nutritionally dense

Pecan-Cranberry Mini Tarts

1 cup sugar
14/ cup butter or margarine, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
3 (2.1-ounce) packages frozen mini phyllo tart shells
Garnishes: whipped cream, mint

Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in cranberries and toasted pecans.
Spoon filling evenly into frozen tart shells. Place shells on a large baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for
20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Cool. Garnish, if desired.