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Apple Strudel

1/3 cup raisins
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups coarsely chopped peeled apples
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons canola oil

In a microwave-save bowl, combine the raisins, water and almond extract.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes. Drain.
Add the apples, 1/3 cup sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss to coat. Set aside.
Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. Combine butter and oil; set
aside 2 teaspoons. Lightly brush some of the remaining butter mixture over phyllo
dough. Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to
avoid drying out. Layer with 7 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with
some of the butter mixture. Spread apple mixture over phyllo to within 2 in. of
one long side. Fold the short edges over filling. Roll up jelly-roll style,

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Apple Strudel cont.

starting from the long side where the apple filling is 2 in. from edge. Place
seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. With a sharp knife,
cut diagonal slits into top of strudel. Brush with reserved butter mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until
golden.

Yield: 4 servings.

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