Caramel-Apple Mini Pies
INGREDIENTS
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8 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored & cut into small chunks [to equal 8 cups]
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2 Tbsp lemon juice
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2-3 tsp ground cinnamon [more or less to your taste]
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup [1 stick] butter
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup cornstarch [*see cook's note]
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water
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2 tsp pure vanilla
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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3 [9] inch pie crusts refrigerated or homemade
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Topping:
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2 Tbsp butter, melted
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1 cup pecan-shortbread cookie crumbs [such as Pecan Sandies]
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