Apple Tart in Phyllo Recipe

Name: Apple Tart in Phyllo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 apples, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds, peeled, cored, quartered and thinly sliced; 1/2 pound dried cranberries and/or dried cherries; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1/2 cup finely cut candied ginger; 2 tablespoons flour; 16 sheets phyllo; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil

Servings: persons

5 apples, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds, peeled, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
1/2 pound dried cranberries and/or dried cherries
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 cup finely cut candied ginger
2 tablespoons flour
16 sheets phyllo
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola or corn oil

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Combine apples, dried fruits, pecans, cinnamon, lemon juice, sugar, lemon rind, candied ginger and flour in a bowl and mix well.
3
Unwrap phyllo and cover with wax paper and damp towel.
4
Keep covered when not in use to prevent drying out.
5
Heat butter and add oil.
6
Using some of the butter mixture, lightly grease a baking pan, about 12 inches by 18 inches.
7
(The pan can be as large as the sheets of phyllo, and brands differ in size.
8
If they are too large for the pan, trim them.)
9
Arrange 1 sheet of phyllo on bottom of pan and brush lightly with butter mixture.
10
Repeat, buttering between sheets, using 8 sheets in all.
11
Spread apple filling evenly over phyllo and top with another sheet, brushing lightly with butter.
12
Repeat, butter each sheet, using 8 sheets in all, brushing the top sheet with butter.
13
Cut phyllo all the way through into 12 rectangles.
14
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.
15
Cool.
16
Serve at room temperature.

480

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 apples, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds, peeled, cored, quartered and thinly sliced, 1/2 pound dried cranberries and/or dried cherries, 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Apple Tart in Phyllo falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Tart in Phyllo

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