Cherry Strudel

Directions

1. 1
   To prepare filling:
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   Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan.
3. 3
   Add in cherries, water, lemon zest and vanilla.
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   Cook over medium heat until thickened then reduce to low heat.
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   Add spices,continue cooking for 15 minutes.
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   Stir occasionally.
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   Remove pan from heat and cool completely.
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   Grease baking sheet.
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   Preheat oven to 400°F.
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    Prepare pastry:
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    Open folded phyllo sheets to lie flat.
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    Stack 4 sheets on a plastic wrap.
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    Brush top sheet with 1 tbsp melted butter.
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    Spread half filling along a short side of top pastry sheet.
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    Starting with short side and using plastic wrap as a guide, roll up pastry.
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    Fold ends under.
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    Place strudel, seam side down on baking sheet.
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    Brush with 1/2 tbsp melted butter.
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    Repeat process with balance of ingredients.
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    Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden.
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    Transfer baking sheets to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
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    Cut when completely cool.
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    Sprinkle confectioner's sugar for deco.