Instructions: Bake puff pastry shells according to package directions. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Saute apples and sugar 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently. (Reduce heat if necessary to keep apples from burning.) When apples begin to caramelize, reduce heat to medium. Stir in evaporated milk and cardamom. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low.

Simmer 1 minute. Stir in pecans. Just before serving, spoon fruit mixture into baked puff pastry shells.

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