Cranberry Pear Tartlets

Cranberry Pear Tartlets

DESCRIPTION

Try this smartened-up treat featuring California walnuts. Cranberry Pear Tartlets offer less saturated fat and sugar than traditional apple tartlets.

Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
4
Meal
Snack
Course
Desserts

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
100 cal
Total Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
60 mg
Carbohydrates
19 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Protein
2 g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cranberries, fresh
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 pears, ripe, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 2, 2.1 ounce boxes mini phyllo shells, thawed
  • 1/4 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • Orange zest, finely grated

Preparation

  1. Place cranberries, honey, allspice and cinnamon in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in pears and simmer for 10 minutes or until excess liquid has cooked off. Let cool, then spoon mixture into phyllo shells.
  3. Top with walnuts, then lightly grate orange zest over the top.