Apple Strudel

Directions

1. 1
   Mix apples with raisins, lemon rind, sugar, cinnamon, and almonds; set aside.
2. 2
   Place 1 phyllo leaf on a kitchen towel and brush with melted butter.
3. 3
   Place a second leaf on top and brush with butter again.
4. 4
   Repeat until 5 leaves have been used, using about 1/2 cup of butter.
5. 5
   Cook and stir bread crumbs with 1/4 cup of butter until lightly browned.
6. 6
   Sprinkle 3/4 cup crumbs on the layered phyllo leaves.
7. 7
   Mound 1/2 of the filling in a 3-inch strip along the narrow end of the phyllo, leaving a 2-inch border.
8. 8
   Lift towel, using it to roll leaves over apples, jelly roll fashion.
9. 9
   Brush top of the strudel with butter and sprinkle with 2 tbsp crumbs.
10. 10
    Repeat the entire procedure for the second strudel.
11. 11
    Bake the strudels at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned.
12. 12
    NOTE: Frozen phyllo leaves for strudel can be found at most supermarkets in the frozen foods sections.