Apple Pecan Spring Roll Mooncakes - Healthy World Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecans (unsalted)
• 1 tablespoon butter ((if lactose intolerant use dairy free alternative))
• 2 whole star anise (dried or 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder)
• 2 and 3/4 cups apples (peeled and chopped (gala, granny smith, or whatever your favorite baking apple of choice might be))
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar (or sugar alternative of choice)
• pinch of salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)
• 6 spring roll pastry wrappers (cut in half)
• cooking spray (as needed to prevent sticking in muffin tins and to help with browning)
• 1 whole egg (beaten (if egg allergy, use a thick cornstarch slurry for holding the mooncake together) )
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (to garnish)