Fig Pear Strudels

• 2 medium pears, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup pear nectar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• Dash salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1-1/2 teaspoons water
• 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
• 1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 16 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed (14-inch x 9-inch sheet size)
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup finely chopped black walnuts, divided
• 2 tablespoons coarse sugar

1. In a large saucepan, bring the pears, pear nectar, brown sugar, butter, lemon zest, allspice and salt to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into pear mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in figs. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, cream and vanilla. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Repeat with two more sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with butter. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup walnuts. Repeat. Top with two sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with butter.
3. Spread half of cheese mixture over phyllo to within 1/4 in. of edges. Spread half of pear mixture widthwise over half of cheese mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with the short side spread with pear mixture.
4. Place seam side down on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Using a sharp knife, cut slits in top. Brush with butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Repeat with remaining phyllo, melted butter, walnuts, cheese mixture and pear mixture. Bake at 350u0b0 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature. Cut into slices.

pear nectar, brown sugar, butter, lemon zest, ground allspice, salt, cornstarch, water, mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, phyllo, butter, black walnuts, coarse sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fig-pear-strudels/ (may not work)