Apple Pecan Phyllo Crisp
Apple season means apple desserts. This recipe is a thin, but very flavorful Apple Pecan Phyllo Crisp. Apple slices, pecan, sugar and cinnamon between every sheet of phyllo dough.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 sheets phyllo dough 14 x 9, cut in half = 6 sheets
- 1/4 stick butter melted
- 1 apple
Cinnamon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1.5 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Thaw the phyllo dough according to instructions on the packaging. (NOTE 1)
- Place pecans on a baking sheet and toast for about 7-10 minutes. Omit oil, there will be enough fat in the crisp. (NOTE 2)
- Once the pecans are done, cool the baking sheet and the nuts. When baking sheet is cooled, line with parchment paper. Chop the pecans and mix with bread crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. Increase heat of oven to 375 degrees F.
- Peel and core the apple, and slice it as thin as you can (by hand or use a mandolin). Not every slice will be perfect, so keep the beautiful slices for the top and use the rest for the filling.
- Place the first sheet of phyllo dough on the parchment paper. Brush the phyllo dough with melted butter and place the next sheet on top and brush with butter again.
- Sprinkle with the pecan mixture (leave a border of about 1/2 inch) and cover with a sheet of phyllo dough. Brush with melted butter and place 2 layers of apple slices on top (leave a border of about 1/2 inch).
- Cover apple with phyllo sheet – brush with melted butter – phyllo sheet – brush with melted butter – pecan mixture – phyllo sheet – brush with melted butter – last layer of apple – brush apple slices with butter. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over apple slices.
- Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for approx. 30 minutes. Rotate half way through. Crisp as done when dough is golden brown.
- Cool slightly and cut in 6 pieces.
Notes
- When working with phyllo dough, be prepared to work fast as phyllo dough can quickly dry and tear. Unroll the phyllo sheets and lay them flat on a dry surface. Immediately cover with a damp towel.
- You can also buy roasted pecan halves.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 109mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9g