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cranberry pecan

Cranberry Pecan Pie Bites made from fresh cranberries and crunchy pecans in flaky, ready-made mini fillo shells with a swirl of whipped cream.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 packages Athens Mini Fillo Shells® 15 count each
  • 3 cups fresh cranberries rinsed
  • 0.67 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 large orange zest finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely grated peeled
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup pecans chopped
  • n/a whipped cream for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Place the Mini Fillo Shells on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a saucepan, combine cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and grated fresh ginger. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Gently stir in unsalted butter until melted. Stir in chopped pecans, reserving a tablespoon for decoration if desired. Divide the mixture evenly among the 30 Mini Fillo Shells.
  • Bake for 5 minutes until shells are crisp. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Serve with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of finely chopped pecans, optional.

Notes

These tasty bites make a perfect holiday dessert or appetizer, combining tart cranberries with crunchy pecans in a convenient mini pie-sized shell.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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