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Apple Strudel

3 medium granny smith or other tart apples (about 1 1/2 lbs.) ,peeled, cored and thinly sliced

2 cups cranberries

1/4 cup orange juice concentrate

3/4 cup each packed light brown sugar and plain bread crumbs

1 tsp. cinnamon

12 sheets Fillo Factory fillo sheets(thawed if frozen)

4 Tbs. butter, melted and divided

1/4 cup sliced natural almonds

 

1.)  Preheat oven to 400F.  In bowl, combine first 6 ingredients; set aside.  Cover fillo with damp towel to prevent the sheets from drying out.

2.)  On a piece of waxed paper, gently place 3 sheets fillo.  Brush all over with 1 Tbs. melted butter, moving from the center toward the edge .

3.)  Working quickly, gently place 3 more sheets fillo on top; brush with 1 Tbs. butter.  Repeat with the remaining fillo and 1 Tbs. butter.

4.)   Top with fruit mixture, leaving 1” border on long sides.  Starting at long side, roll up fillo, jelly-roll style, using waxed paper as a guide.

5.)   Place on ungreased baking sheet; brush with remaining 1 Tbs. butter and sprinkle with almonds.  Bake 45 minutes until golden.

 

Courtesy of First for Women

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