Name: Spiced Apple Raisin Phyllo Triangles
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 3 Granny Smith apples , peeled, cored, and sliced thin; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 small lemon; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; Pinch ground allspice; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound (454 grams) phyllo , thawed

Why This Recipe Works

Looking for a reliable phyllo recipe, we learned a few things about working with this convenient but tricky ingredient: Be sure the pastry is at room temperature when you use it; most problems arise from packages that have been hastily thawed. If frozen, thaw the phyllo slowly in the refrigerator overnight or for at least eight hours. Phyllo is generally brushed with butter or olive oil and layered; for the crispiest results in your phyllo recipe, the butter should be melted and clarified.

Before You Begin

To keep phyllo sheets from drying out, cover them with either plastic wrap or two dish towels. Place a dry towel directly over the phyllo, then cover the dry towel with a damp towel.

Instructions

Mix apples, raisins, sugar, juice, and spices in large bowl.

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss with apple mixture; set aside until ready to fill pastries.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter and set aside. Remove one phyllo sheet. With the shortest end of the phyllo sheet nearest you, fold it over and brush the top with butter. Place two rounded tablespoons of filling on the bottom left-hand corner. Fold up the phyllo to form a right angle triangle. Continue folding up and over, flag-folding style, to end of strip.

Brush triangles with butter and place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.