PECAN APPLE STRUDEL

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This is one of my favorite recipes during autumn. The aroma of this dessert baking on a cool, crisp day is absolutely wonderful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2 cups dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups sugar
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in sour cream and salt. Shape the dough into a ball; cover and refrigerate overnight. , For filling, combine bread crumbs and butter. Add apples, sugar, raisins, pecans and cinnamon; set aside. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough into thirds; turn onto a floured surface. Roll each into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Spoon filling evenly onto dough; spread to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up from a long side; pinch seams and ends to seal. , Carefully place each loaf seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 55-60 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.