Mincemeatless Tartlets

Ingredients

 * 2 tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
 * ½ cup raisins
 * ½ cup golden raisins
 * ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
 * ½ cup dried cranberries or cherries
 * ½ cup apple cider vinegar
 * ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
 * zest of 1 lemon
 * 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 * 1 tsp ground cloves
 * 1 tsp ground allspice
 * 1 cup walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped
 * 2 tbsp cognac
 * 8 frozen phyllo dough tart shells, baked as directed

Directions

 * 1) In large bowl, combine apples, raisins, apricots and cranberries or cherries.
 * 2) In large saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil and add brown sugar, lemon zest, spices and dried fruit mixture.
 * 3) Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes (add ½ cup water if liquid evaporates too quickly).
 * 4) Remove pan from heat, stir in nuts and cognac and set aside to cool.
 * 5) Fill baked tart shells with cooled fruit mixture and serve.