Cran-Apple Turnovers

Name: Cran-Apple Turnovers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup diced peeled tart apple; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; Sugar substitute equivalent to 4 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons 100% orange marmalade spreadable fruit; 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 sheets phyllo dough, (14 inches x 9 inches); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Our Test Kitchen staff filled these flaky phyllo-dough triangles with refreshing fruit. Prepare the turnovers for a low-sugar snack or a fun addition to a brunch.

Ingredients

2/3 cup diced peeled tart apple
1/4 cup dried cranberries
Sugar substitute equivalent to 4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons 100% orange marmalade spreadable fruit
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 sheets phyllo dough, (14 inches x 9 inches)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; lightly brush with butter (keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to keep from drying out). Fold dough in half widthwise, making a 9-in. x 7-in. rectangle; lightly brush with butter. Cut dough in half lengthwise, making two 9-in. x 3-1/2-in. strips.
Place 1 heaping tablespoon of apple mixture on the lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, to the end of the strip. Lightly brush with butter, making sure all edges are sealed. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough and filling to make six more turnovers.
Place turnovers on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Lightly dust with confectioners' sugar.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 127 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Cran-Apple Turnovers in Light & Tasty June/July 2005