Zesty Apple Strudel

Directions

Mix apples with raisins, lemon rind, sugar, cinnamon, and almonds.

Set aside.

Place 1 fillo leaf on a kitchen towel and brush with melted butter.

Place a second leaf on top and brush with butter again.

Repeat until 5 leaves have been used, using about ½ cup of butter.

Cook and stir bread crumbs with ¼ cup of butter until lightly browned.

Sprinkle ¾ cup crumbs on the layered fillo leaves.

Mound ½ of the filling in a 3 inch strip along the narrow end of the fillo, leaving a 2 inch border.

Lift towel, using it to roll leaves over apples, jelly roll fashion.

Brush top of the strudel with butter and sprinkle with 2 tablespoon crumbs.

Repeat the entire procedure for the second strudle.

Bake the strudels at 400℉ (200℃). for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned.

Makes 2 strudels, 6 to 8 servings each.