Apple Tarts in Phyllo Dough
Tender apples, spicy cinnamon, and light
flaky phyllo make this a wonderful treat. Serve with a small
scoop of low-fat frozen vanilla yogurt for a tasty and healthy
version of apple pie a la mode.
- Tarts:
- 2 Golden Delicious apples
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
vegetable oil cooking spray
4 sheets phyllo dough, thawed according to package instructions
white of 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Topping:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C), center
oven rack and line a baking sheet with parchment baking paper.
- Peel, quarter and core the apples. Cut
the apple quarters into thin slices and combine in a bowl with
the brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon.
- Spray each of the phyllo sheets with vegetable
oil cooking spray and fold in half lengthwise. Spray again, then
fold in half crosswise. Spray once more. Each phyllo dough sheet
will be one quarter its original size.
- Place 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture
in the center of each phyllo sheet and fold all 4 corners into
the center overlapping them slightly. Brush with the egg white.
For the topping, mix together the cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle
it evenly over the tops. Make 4 slits in each envelope to allow
steam to escape during cooking.
- Bake the tarts until slightly golden brown
and hot in the center, about 15 minutes. Serve hot or at room
temperature.
Makes 4 tarts.
Calories Per Serving: 90, Fat (g): .5, Calories from fat (%): 6, Cholesterol
(mg): 0, Carbohydrates (g): 19, Protein (g): 2, Fiber (g): 2,
Sodium (mg): 50.
Source: Adapted from The Everyday Gourmet
Diabetes Cookbook by Mary Donkersloot, R.D. (Clarkson Potter,
1998).
