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PUFFED APPLE PASTRIES

Store-bought puff pastry makes

a crunchy nest for holding sweet apples. Add a touch of cinnamon and spice, and dessert is done.

Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Takes: 25 min. • Makes: 6 servings

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen puff pastry shells

1 can (21 oz.) apple pie filling

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Vanilla ice cream, optional

1. Bake pastry shells according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the apple pie filling, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Cook and stir the mixture over medium-low heat until heated through, 3-4 minutes.

2. Remove tops from the pastry shells; fill with the apple mixture. Replace tops. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

1 serving: 332 cal., 14g fat (3g sat. fat), 0 chol., 179mg sod., 49g carb. (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g pro.