YIELDS: 6 people

8 granny smith apples

5 sheets phyllo dough

1 cup melted butter

3/4 cup granulated sugar

8 oz. Chopped dates

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup brandy

Wash and peel apples. Cut into quarters and toss with 1/4 cup sugar and brandy. Place on baking pan and roast at 350° for 10-15 minutes. Cool apples and reserve.

Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a table and brush with butter. Evenly sprinkle sugar, pecans and bread crumbs. Repeat process with all sheets of phyllo. Place apples and dates on phyllo. Roll into a log and bake at 325° until golden brown. Slightly cool before cutting. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.