Caramelized Pear Strudel

Name: Caramelized Pear Strudel
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 large pears, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size); Cooking spray; 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 large pears, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Directions

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In a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add pears and cranberries; toss gently to coat. In a
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, 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 zest and cinnamon. Cool.
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Preheat oven to 400°. Line a
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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.)
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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
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.
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Bake 20-23 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.