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Apple Cranberry Pastry Bites

Apple Cranberry Pastry Bites

  • Author: Meg Raines
  • Yield: 8 Servings 1x

Description

SugarBee® apples are ideal for baking. They are super sweet and hold their shape well, making them the perfect compliment to our standby varieties for pies and tarts. SugarBee® apples also work exceptionally well on their own for making healthier treats with less sugar.


Ingredients

Scale

2 SugarBee® apples, peeled and diced

1/3 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar

4 tablespoons melted butter, divided

Zest of 1 small lemon, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of nutmeg

4 sheets of phyllo dough

3-4 tablespoons white sugar

powdered sugar for garnishing, optional


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl combine the apples, cranberries, almonds, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of the melted butter, lemon juice and zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well to combine.

Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean work surface, sprinkle or brush with a little melted butter and dust lightly with white sugar, repeat with the remaining 3 phyllo dough sheets, ending with a layer of butter and sugar on top.

Cut the phyllo dough into 16 even squares (3 cuts lengthwise and 3 cuts crosswise).

In a muffin tin, place one square in one side of the muffin cup, leaving some dough hanging over the top, place a second square on the other side, overlapping at the bottom. Press into the cup to make space for the filling. Repeat with the remaining squares. You will end up with 8 total.

Fill each cup evenly with the apple filling, gently fold the overlapping dough onto the filling (it will not cover it completely), brush the tops with a little more butter and a sprinkle of sugar.

Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the phyllo dough is golden brown and crispy.

Let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, gentle remove. Dust with powered sugar before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. Phyllo dough is best the day it is baked.


Notes

For a softer filling, try using a different variety with the SugarBee®, such as Golden Delicious.