Shelly's Recipe

APPLE STRUDEL V

Category: Fruit Desserts

1/4 cup apple brandy
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/4 lbs granny smith apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp grated lemon rind
10 sheets phyllo dough
6 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 375. In a small saucepan, heat brandy. Add raisins and let stand to plump, about 10 minutes.

Filling: Combine apples, plumped raisins and the liquid along with the next 3 ingredients. Unroll phyllo on a work surface; cover with damp towels. Lay out 1 sheet. Brush lightly with butter. Place another sheet on top; brush with butter. Repeat 8 more times, brushing each layer with butter.

Spoon filling along a long side of phyllo, 3 inch in from edge, leaving 1 inch at either end. Fold both short sides over filling. Fold 3 inch wide-long strip over filling; roll up, jelly-roll style. Place, seam side down, on ungreased rimmed baking sheet. Make 6 slits on top. Brush with butter. Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes, or until nicely browned. Let cool on rack. Dust with confectioners sugar.