Green Apple Phyllo
- 3 phyllo pastry sheets
- 2 tbsp. melted margarine
- 3 green apples, peeled and cut in ½ in. slices
- 3 tbsp. corn syrup
- 4 tbsp. fresh mint, finely chopped
- 4 oz. light cream cheese
- 2 tbsp. plain yogurt
- rind of 1 orange, grated
- 1 tsp. icing sugar
- 2 tbsp. slivered almonds, toasted
Thaw phyllo pastry and with a pastry cutter, cut out 4 in. circles .Place circles on cookie sheet and brush with margarine. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 4 to 5 minutes, set aside.
In a nonstick frying pan, melt margarine on medium low heat. Cook apple slices for 5 minutes. Put aside in a bowl.In the same frying pan, add corn syrup and mint; cook a few minutes. Add cheese, yogurt and orange rind, mix well. Let cool.Place a bit of cheese and one apple slice on 4 pastry circles. Cover with another pastry circle, cheese and apple slice. Cover with last circle, sprinkle with icing sugar and garnish with toasted almonds. [ 4 servings ]