PHYLLO APPLES WITH RUM RAISIN SAUCE

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Flaky phyllo dough creates a bowl-like base for the tender apples and delectable sauce in these individual desserts. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is the perfect finishing touch. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 small apples, peeled and cored
4 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon rum
3 cups vanilla ice cream

Steps:

Cut apples into wedges three-fourths of the way down, leaving bottoms intact; place in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes or just until apples begin to soften., Grease six 4-oz ramekins; set aside. Brush one sheet phyllo dough with butter; layer with remaining sheets and butter. Cut the stack lengthwise into six strips and widthwise into thirds, creating eighteen strips. Layer three strips in a greased 4-oz. ramekin, allowing ends to hang over edge. Top with an apple. Repeat., Fill apples with almonds. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Place ramekins in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly., In a small heavy saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in brown sugar and raisins. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in rum., Carefully slip phyllo apples out of ramekins and onto dessert plates. Top with ice cream; drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.