Ingredients
1 tsp cornstarch
1 T water
2 med apples, Granny Smith, peeled and chopped
2 med pears, peeled and chopped
2/3 C water
1/3 C unpacked brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
6 sheets phyllo dough
Preheat oven to 375°. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
To make filling:
Dissolve cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a measuring cup and set aside.
In a medium sauce pan, combine apples, pears and 2/3 cup water, Cook and stir on high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Simmer, stirring frequently, 5 more minutes.
Add cornstarch mixture to fruit mixture, bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute.
Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a large piece of wax paper, fold it in half lengthwise. Coat folded sheet with cooking spray. Keep remaining phyllo dough sheets covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out.
Spoon 1/3 cup of apple mixture about an 1-inch from one end of folded strip, Fold end over apple filling at a 45-degree angle, Continue folding to form a triangle that encloses all of filling.
Repeat with remaining sheets of phyllo dough.
Place turnovers on baking sheet and bake about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
