June 20, 2008, Newsletter Issue #209: Little Gifts

Tip of the Week

Regalitoīs also known as "Little Gifts" are a tasty way to end a holiday meal.
Prepare the bundles early in the day, and keep covered to ensure they donīt dry out.

If you prefer, flash freeze and defrost about 1 hour before you want to bake them.


1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 firm bananas, chopped
2 sheets phyllo dough
2 teaspoons butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Defrost phyllo dough according to package directions.

3. Add raisins, sugar and water to a medium-sized sauce pan.

4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Use 2 tablespoons water to make cornstarch a smooth paste and slowly add to raisins and water.

5. Stir until thickened. Add cinnamon and bananas. Stir until well blended. Keep warm.

6. Brush each phyllo layer with butter and cut into quarters. Add fruit mixture to the center of each of the four quarters.

7. Bring up corners and bunch together around fruit mixture to form bundles.

8. Bake in 350F oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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