PHYLLO APPLE POUCHES

2 tbsp salt-free butter

3/4 lb good baking apples, diced
1/2 cup Splenda Granular
2 tsp cinnamon
4 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
6 sheets phyllo dough

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a medium skillet, melt butter; toss the apples into the butter.

In a small mixing bowl, combine Splenda, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt; pour over the apples. Cook just until apples are tender.

Cover work surface with waxed paper. Carefully place one sheet of phyllo onto paper with short side closest to you. Lightly spray with cooking spray and fold in half lengthwise. Spray again and fold in half away from you. Cut off excess dough so you have a 6-inch square.

Place 1 tablespoon applesauce into the center of the square. Top with 2 tablespoons apple mixture. Fold each corner to the middle, covering the filling while spraying lightly with cooking spray to seal the edges together. Repeat process 5 times.

Using a spatula, carefully place packets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: 6 pouches
Per pouch: 150 calories, 20 g carbs (2 g fiber), 1 g protein
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 carb, 1 fat

Obviously this is a dessert. Only 1 pouch per day.

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