Witches Purses Food

WITCHES' PURSES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Unroll phyllo sheets; cover with plastic wrap or towel. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface; spray with cooking spray. Layer with 2 more phyllo sheets, spraying each with cooking spray. With sharp knife, cut through all layers of phyllo to make 12 squares.
• On each square, place 1 piece cheese, 1 teaspoon apple butter and 1/2 teaspoon pecans. Repeat with remaining 3 phyllo sheets and remaining ingredients. Bring corners together to the middle and twist.
• Bake 17 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Tie chive around each bundle. Serve warm.

WITCH'S PURSE - W

Steps:

• Defrost sheet of puff pastry at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Unfold pastry.
• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Center Brie on pastry sheet.
• Spread jam over cheese.
• Sprinkle evenly with almonds.
• Bring corners of sheet together above Brie and twist gently to form a bundle.
• Tie gathered pastry at neck with kitchen twine.
• Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• Beat egg with water.
• Place Witch's Purse on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush lightly with beaten egg .
• Bake until pastry is golden all over, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Place on a platter garnished with fresh kumquats and grapes, if desired.
• Let sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving; let guests cut wedges.