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Apple Strudel
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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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