4 sheets thawed phyllo pastry
3 tablespoons vanilla wafer crumbs (or dry bread crumbs mixed with 1 tbsp sugar)
1/3 cup butter, melted
5 medium apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons amber or dark rum
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Granulated sugar
Preparation Instructions:
Lightly grease large baking sheet or 9 inch pie plate. Place one sheet of phyllo in center; brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with one third of the crumbs. Top wit second sheet at right angles to the first; brush with butter and sprinkle with crumbs. Top with third sheet, centering it between first tow; repeat butter and crumbs. Top with fourth sheet at right angles to the third; brush with butter.
In large bowl, mix together apples, raisins, lemon juice and rum. Stir together sugar, flour, cinnamon, and allspice; stir into apple mixture.
Spoon filling in center of phyllo, spreading to 9 inch diameter. Fold phyllo towards center to completely enclose filling. Brush top with remaining butter. Sprinkle with a little sugar. Bake in 375 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until apples are tender and phyllo is golden. Serve warm.
Per serving: 330 calories; 2 g protein; 55 g carbohydrates; 3 g fibre; 11 g fat.