Apple Almond Strudel

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core, and finely chop apples.
2. 2
   Mix with sugar, spices, raisins, nuts, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
3. 3
   Unwrap phyllo dough and keep between two dampened tea towels.
4. 4
   Place one sheet of dough on a third tea towel.
5. 5
   Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
6. 6
   Place second sheet of phyllo on top of first, brush with butter, and sprinkle with crumbs.
7. 7
   Repeat with remaining sheets of phyllo.
8. 8
   Spread apple filling, about two inches in, along one long side of dough, to within two inches of each edge.
9. 9
   Filling should be spread about three inches wide.
10. 10
    Fold long side over once to cover filling, then fold in edges.
11. 11
    Continue to roll lengthwise, like a jelly roll, using towel to help.
12. 12
    Brush each roll with butter, and place, seam side down, on a lightly buttered baking sheet.
13. 13
    Bake at 400F (200C).
14. 14
    about 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.
15. 15
    Remove from oven and score top into 1 1/2 inch slices with a sharp knife.
16. 16
    Cool and cut into slices.