Apple-Filled Crispy Milopitakia Recipe

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a bowl, mix chopped apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir in walnuts or raisins if using. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Phyllo Dough:
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Lay one phyllo sheet on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter.
   • Place another sheet on top and repeat (you can use 2–3 layers per mini pie for extra crispiness).
   • Cut into strips about 3 inches wide and 8 inches long.
3. Assemble the Milopitakia:
   • Place 1 heaping tablespoon of filling at one end of each strip.
   • Fold like a triangle (as you would a flag), enclosing the filling and continuing to fold the strip into a triangle all the way to the end.
   • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake:
   • Brush tops with more butter.
   • Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
5. Serve:
   • Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey.