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caramelized pear strudel

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For caramelized pear strudel

  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 3 lg
    pears, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    dried cranberries
  • 1 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange peel
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 6
    sheets phyllo dough 14x9 inches
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tsp
    powdered sugar

How To Make caramelized pear strudel

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add pears and cranberries; toss gently to coat. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add fruit mixture; cook and stir for 7-8 minutes or until cranberries pop. Stir in dried cranberries, ginger, orange peel and cinnamon. Cool.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; coat with cooking spray. Repeat layers five times. (Keep phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel until ready to use each sheet.)
  • 3
    Spread cranberry mixture over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Fold in sides. Roll up, starting at a long side. Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Bake 20-23 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
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