Crispy Cinnamon Apple & Banana Filo Rolls

Crunchy filo parcels filled with cinnamon-spiced apple and banana. A light, naturally sweet way to finish the week.

Serves: 8 | Cooking Time: 35 min

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  • 2 medium apples – approximately 300g
  • 1 large banana

Additional ingredients

  • 8 sheets organic filo pastry
  • 40–50g butter, melted – or olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1–2 tsp brown sugar, coconut sugar or maple syrup – optional
  • Organic vanilla yoghurt or custard, to serve – optional

  1. Prepare the apples: Peel, core and finely dice the apples.
  2. Cook the filling: Place the diced apple in a frying pan with around 10g of the butter and the cinnamon. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple has softened slightly but still holds its shape.
  3. Sweeten if needed: Stir through the brown sugar, coconut sugar or maple syrup if using. The banana will add plenty of natural sweetness, so you may find you don't need it.
  4. Add the banana: Remove the apples from the heat and allow them to cool. Slice or roughly mash the banana and gently fold it through the cooled apple mixture.
  5. Prepare the filo: Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Keep the filo covered with a slightly damp clean tea towel while you're working so it doesn't dry out.
  6. Make the rolls: Lay out one sheet of filo and lightly brush with melted butter. Fold it in half to create a stronger double layer.
  7. Place a couple of tablespoons of apple and banana filling towards one end, leaving a border around the edges.
  8. Fold the sides of the filo in over the filling, then roll it up snugly, just like a spring roll. Place seam-side down on the prepared tray.
  9. Repeat with the remaining filo and filling.
  10. Bake: Lightly brush the tops with the remaining melted butter. Bake for approximately 15–20 minutes, or until beautifully crisp and golden.

To serve

Serve warm as they are, or with a little organic vanilla yoghurt or custard for dipping.

For something extra, mix a pinch of cinnamon through the yoghurt for a simple cinnamon yoghurt dipping sauce.

Air fryer option

These should also work beautifully in the air fryer. Cook at around 180°C for 8–10 minutes, checking towards the end, until golden and crisp.

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