Easy Apple Strudel

• 1/3 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups coarsely chopped peeled apples
• 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
• Confectioners' sugar, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Place raisins, water and extract in a large microwave-save bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Add apples, 1/3 cup sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss to combine.
2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter and oil; remove 2 teaspoons mixture for brushing top. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush lightly with some of the butter mixture. (Keep remaining remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Layer with seven additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with some of the butter mixture. Spread apple mixture over phyllo to within 2 in. of one long side.
3. Fold the short edges over filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from the side with a 2-in. border. Transfer to a
4. coated with cooking spray. Brush with reserved butter mixture; sprinkle with remaining sugar. With a sharp knife, cut diagonal slits in top of strudel.
5. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

raisins, water, almond extract, peeled apples, sugar, allpurpose, ground cinnamon, butter, canola oil, phyllo, confectioners

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easy-apple-strudel/ (may not work)