Fig and Peach Tarts
Stack layers of phyllo dough to form tart shells that become crisp and hold fillings of golden fresh peaches and dried fruit.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
42 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
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2 sheets frozen phyllo dough (17x12-inch rectangles), thawed
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2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
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1/2 of an 8-ounce package dried figs, quartered (3/4 cup)
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup golden raisins
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1/4 cup orange juice
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
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3 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (1-1/2 cups), or 1-1/2 cups frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed
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1 tablespoon cold water
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/4 cup dairy sour cream
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Ground cinnamon (optional)
Directions
1.
Brush one sheet of phyllo dough with some of the melted margarine or butter. Top with remaining phyllo dough sheet; repeat brushing. Cut phyllo in half crosswise and stack one rectangle atop the other, making a 12x8-1/2-inch 4-sheet stack. Cut phyllo stack lengthwise in half; cut crosswise into 3 pieces (6 squares total), each about 4 inches square.
2.
Press one square stack into each of 6 greased muffin cups. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from muffin cups and cool completely on a wire rack.
3.
For filling, in a saucepan combine figs, water, raisins, orange juice, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in peaches. Cook, uncovered, about 2 minutes more or until peaches are tender, stirring occasionally.
4.
Stir cold water into cornstarch. Stir into filling. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. To serve, spoon warm filling into phyllo shells. Top with a dollop of sour cream. If desired, sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Makes 6 servings.
Make-ahead tip
Bake the phyllo cups up to several weeks ahead. Carefully pack the delicate cups in a freezer container and freeze. When you're ready to use them, let the cups thaw at room temperature a few minutes.
Nutrition information
Calories 162, Total Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 71 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 2 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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