APPLE-PEAR STRUDEL

Apple-Pear Strudel image

Flaky sheets of delicate phyllo encase a deliciously spiced apple and pear filling in this old-fashioned strudel.-Joanie Fuson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1 cup sliced peeled fresh pears
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon zest and nutmeg. Add the apples, pears and extracts; toss to coat., Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; lightly brush with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Layer with seven more sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with some of the butter., Spoon apple mixture lengthwise over phyllo within 2 in. of a long side; fold in edges. Roll up, starting from the long side., Place seam side down in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. With a sharp knife, cut diagonal slits in top of strudel. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.