Ingredients
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Directions
A nice, easy, use for oil-less phyllo is as fancy nests in which to
serve poached fruit. I cut (or tear) a sheet in 2 or 3 strips, drape
them in an oven-proof bowl, and bake (at about 400 F, check the box)
until they are lightly toasted with a few darker places. Poach some
fruit (whole pears and apples are nice) in juice && serve in the
phyllo nest w/ a bit of the poaching syrup dribbled over the top
(maybe add a few whole berries to decorate). Assemble them at serving
time so the phyllo will not get soggy.
Christina Hulbe
Vol. 8, Issue 42, June 3, 1994 Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34,
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Servings: 1 servings
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