CARAMELIZED PEAR STRUDEL

Caramelized Pear Strudel image

This is an easy and stylish dessert that's sure to please everyone. Best served warm, the holiday treat is delicious with a scoop of light vanilla ice cream or reduced-fat whipped topping on the side. -Leah Beatty of Cobourg, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 large pears, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add pears and cranberries; toss gently to coat. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add fruit mixture; cook and stir for 7-8 minutes or until cranberries pop. Stir in dried cranberries, ginger, orange zest and cinnamon. Cool., Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; coat with cooking spray. Repeat layers five times. (Keep phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel until ready to use each sheet.), Spread cranberry mixture over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Fold in sides. Roll up, starting at a long side. Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet., Bake 20-23 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges