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Apple and pear strudel

Strudel is a delicious way to use apples and pears as a dessert. This version of apple strudel is lower in saturated fat than traditional strudel but every bit as delicious. Serving it with a non-dairy ice cream, ensures this dish is suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

  • Hands-on time: 30 mins
  • Time to make: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Serving: 8 people
Ratings: 4.7
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped
  • 2 Beurre Bosc pears, peeled, cored, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup sultanas
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
  • ¹⁄³ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1¼ cups fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
  • 6 sheets reduced-fat filo pastry (dairy free)
  • 8 small scoops dairy-free ice-cream, to serve
  • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted, finely chopped, to serve
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line a large baking tray with baking paper.

    2 Place apple, pear, brandy cinnamon, sultanas, lemon zest, brown sugar and ¾ cup breadcrumbs in a large bowl, tossing well to combine.

    3 Place one filo sheet on a clean work surface. Lightly spray with olive oil, then sprinkle over 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs. Place another filo sheet on top
    of breadcrumbs, lightly spray with oil again and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Repeat with remaining filo and breadcrumbs to make a stack. Spoon fruit mixture along one long edge of stack, leaving a 6cm border at short ends. Fold in short ends, then roll up pastry to form a log.

    4 Place log on prepared tray. Lightly spray with oil, then bake for 45 minutes or until crisp and golden. Remove from oven and allow to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with ice-cream and walnuts.

    HFG tip

    You can reduce the amount of carbs in this recipe by swapping out the sultanas for fresh blueberries.

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