Apple Strudel

Ingredients

Directions

Heat oven to 400 F.

Lightly grease a jelly-roll pan In a large bowl, mix sugar, walnuts, raisins, lemon peel and cinnamon.

Peel, quarter and core apples.

Cut into 1/2 inch chunks. Toss with sugar mixture, Put a kitchen towel on the work surface with one long side nearest you.

Place 1 sheet phyllo on towel (keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying) Brush entire surface with about 1 tablespoon butter, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cracker crumbs.

Layer 5 more sheets in the same manner, brushing each with butter and sprinkling with crumbs.

Mound apple mixture across side of phyllo nearest you, 1 1/2 inches in from the sides and ends.

Fold short ends of phyllo over filling. Using towel as a guide, gently roll up strudel tightly, enclosing the filling.

Lift carefully (On towel) and place seam side down on prepared jelly-roll pan.

Brush top with butter,.

Bake 35-40 minutes until golden.

Cool in pan on wire rack. Use 2 spatulas to transfer to cutting board.

To serve, sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Cut into 1-inch-thick slices.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.