Apple Strudel
(from salonx’s recipe box)
In German, strudel means “whirlpool” – it is a light, crispy pastry made up of layers of filo dough. In our translation, cranberries add a bit of tang, but raisins work equally well.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
POINTS® Value: 2
Source: weightwatchers.com
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: dessert
Ingredients
- 2 pieces frozen fillo dough, at room temperature
- 3 tsp reduced-calorie margarine, melted
- 2 Tbsp dried bread crumbs, plain
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 small apple(s), peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 Tbsp dried cranberries
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F; spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place the sheets of phyllo on a work surface and cut into four 12 × 8 1/2 inch rectangles; cover with a damp towel. Stack 2 rectangles and brush 1 teaspoon of margarine; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of bread crumbs. Stack remaining 2 rectangles directly over bread crumbs; brush with another teaspoon of margarine and sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of bread crumbs.
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In a medium bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; add apples and toss to coat. Spread apple mixture lengthwise down the center of the phyllo and sprinkle with dried cranberries. Roll up the dough; place the strudel, seam-side down, on the baking sheet. Brush the top of the strudel with the remaining teaspoon of margarine. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.