mini apple phyllo pies, low-calorie

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

These delicious, flaky, small pies are low-calorie and low-fat, but fully flavored. Calories: 161.6 Fat: 8.6 grams Carbs: 23 grams.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For mini apple phyllo pies, low-calorie

  • 1 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 2 lg
    granny smith apples
  • 1 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 c
    chopped walnuts
  • 4
    sheets phyllo dough, thawed

How To Make mini apple phyllo pies, low-calorie

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375. Place parchment paper on lg baking sheet. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat until golden. Pour butter into small bowl.
  • 2
    Peel and core apples. Chop into small cubes. In medium bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir to mix. Spray a lg skillet w/ cooking spray. Place skillet over medium heat. Add apple mix to skillet and cook, stirring, for 5 mins.
  • 3
    Add walnuts and cook 1 min more. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on cutting board. Coat lightly w/ cooking spray. Spoon 1/2 cup of apple mix onto bottom edge of dough, leaving a 1"-border on all sides. Fold dough over twice to form a packet. Roll edges under to secure. Place on baking sheet and brush w/ browned butter. Repeat w/ remaining dough. Bake 6-8 mins, or until golden brown.
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