Applesinphyllo Recipes

APPLE PHYLLO PIE

Steps:

• Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

APPLES IN PHYLLO

Steps:

• Mix apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
• Mix in remaining ingredients below apples.
• Follow directions on phyllo package to keep sheets from drying out.
• Cut phyllo sheets in half lengthwise (not crosswise).
• Working quickly, place one cut sheet of phyllo on damp towel (short end towards you) and brush sparingly with melted butter.
• Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons walnut crumbs.
• Place another half sheet over the first, brush with melted butter.
• Place 1/2 cup of filling on short end of phyllo approximately 2 inches from edge.
• Add some of the juice from the filling as you make each bundle (don't worry if it leaks a little as you roll).
• Fold end over filling, roll once then fold in both sides by one half inch.
• Roll to other end.
• Press side seams and place on a baking sheet which has been sprayed with Pam.
• Cover with damp towel.
• Repeat with remaining phyllo dough and filling.
• One large baking sheet should hold 9 bundles.
• Once tray is full, brush each bundle with melted butter and bake in preheated 400 degree oven for about 24 minutes.
• Make second tray while first one is baking.
• As soon as bundles are done, remove from oven and tilt baking sheet.
• Brush the run-off juice over each bundle while still warm.

CARAMELIZED APPLE PHYLLO CUPS

Steps:

• Cut apples in slices, then cut slices in half widthwise.
• In a skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add apples and cook for about 2 minutes, browning apples on each side. Reduce to low heat, add honey and cinnamon. Stir well to cover apples.
• Cook for 3-5 minutes until the apples are caramelized and tender. Set aside in a bowl.
• Fill each phyllo cups with 1 tablespoon warm applesauce. Top with caramelized apples and serve immediately (or the applesauce will make the bottoms soggy).

PHYLLO-WRAPPED BAKED STUFFED APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Stir in 1/4 cup butter, tossing with a fork until crumbly texture achieved.
• Place one phyllo leaf on a dry kitchen towel and lightly brush with butter, using remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter. Place a second leaf on top of first phyllo leaf and brush with butter. Repeat until four leaves have been used.
• Place peeled and cored (whole) apple in center of layered phyllo. Gently pick up sides of phyllo and gather evenly around apple. Do not enclose apple. Leave the top of the apple exposed and the phyllo edges open. Brush butter lightly around exterior of apple. Repeat process with remaining three apples.
• Pack oat stuffing mixture into cored center of each apple. Mound remaining stuffing atop exposed portion of apple.
• Place each wrapped and stuffed apple in a baking dish, leaving space between so they do not touch.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes or until phyllo and topping are golden brown and crisp, and apple is tender.
• Serve warm.

APPLE TART IN PHYLLO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine apples, dried fruits, pecans, cinnamon, lemon juice, sugar, lemon rind, candied ginger and flour in a bowl and mix well.
• Unwrap phyllo and cover with wax paper and damp towel. Keep covered when not in use to prevent drying out.
• Heat butter and add oil.
• Using some of the butter mixture, lightly grease a baking pan, about 12 inches by 18 inches. (The pan can be as large as the sheets of phyllo, and brands differ in size. If they are too large for the pan, trim them.)
• Arrange 1 sheet of phyllo on bottom of pan and brush lightly with butter mixture. Repeat, buttering between sheets, using 8 sheets in all.
• Spread apple filling evenly over phyllo and top with another sheet, brushing lightly with butter. Repeat, butter each sheet, using 8 sheets in all, brushing the top sheet with butter. Cut phyllo all the way through into 12 rectangles.
• Bake in lower third of the oven for 25 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking 25 minutes longer, until top is brown. Cool. Serve at room temperature.

APPLE FRANGIPANE PHYLLO TART

Steps:

• Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; coat with cooking spray. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Gently press phyllo into a 9-in. tart pan, allowing ends to extend over edges of pan., Layer with remaining phyllo, spraying after each layer; arrange in pan, rotating phyllo so corners do not overlap. Fold in overhanging phyllo, to form a pastry shell., Place almonds and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until finely ground. Add the flour, butter and salt; pulse until blended., Add the egg yolks, amaretto and almond extract; cover and pulse to blend well. Spread filling over the bottom of phyllo shell., Halve apples and thinly slice widthwise. Arrange apples in a pinwheel pattern over filling., Bake at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until apples are tender. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Remove to a wire rack and cool slightly. Brush warmed jelly over apples. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

APPLE PHYLLO CORNUCOPIAS

Steps:

• Peel and core apples and cut into small chunks.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add apples, sugar, spices, vanilla, and lemon juice and cook until apples are soft but still firm, about 10 minutes. Chill on a plate.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Unroll phylo dough and cover with a damp towel. Remove 4 sheets from pile (do not separate) and brush top with walnut oil. Cut into thirds lengthwise. Remove 4 more sheets, cut one strip the same size as the others, and brush with oil. (Wrap remaining dough in plastic; refrigerate or freeze).
• Spoon apple mixture onto ends of strips. Roll into free-form cone shapes, loosely gathering and folding back excess dough.
• Place cones on a baking sheet seam side down and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

CARAMELIZED APPLES IN PHYLLO TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. On a work surface,stack the phyllo sheets and cut out four 7-inch squares (12 total), discarding the scraps. Stack the squares between 2 sheets of wax paper and cover with a kitchen towel.
• Spray the countertop and 4 individual ring molds with nonstick cooking spray. Lay a square of phyllo on the counter and sprinkle with some of the 2 teaspoons of sugar; lay a second square on top, brush with the melted butter, and sprinkle with sugar. Cover with a third layer and sprinkle with sugar.
• Work the phyllo into the ring mold as you would a handkerchief into a pocket, letting the edges overhang. Repeat with the remaining phyllo. Place the molds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Carefully transfer the phyllo shells to a rack.
• Combine the apples, lemon juice, and apple juice and set aside. In a nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and caramelize for 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the heat, add the Cognac, and stir with a wooden spoon. Return the pan to the heat, add the spices and apple mixture, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Divide the apples among the shells and sprinkle with crystallized ginger.