Apple & Pear Strudel

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Serves 6
Prep Time 15 mins
Duration 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 500 gm ripe pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 150 gm blackberries
  • 50 gm ground almonds
  • 50 gm stevia
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 200 gm resdy-to-roll filo pastry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp oranges, zest, juice and lime wedges to serve

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 5 or 190ÂșC.
  2. Mix the pears, blackberries, ground almonds, Stevia, cinnamon and honey in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the oil and orange zest.
  4. Pop 3 sheets of the pastry on a surface and brush lightly with the aromatic oil.
  5. Cover the first 3 sheets with another 3 overlapping sheets, brushing the top layer with some more zesty oil.
  6. Then, repeat the process once.
  7. Spread the fruity mixture along the length of the filo pastry to within an inch from the edges.
  8. Fold the 2 shorter sides over the filling.
  9. Then, roll the strudel from a long edge.
  10. Place on an oiled baking tray, and, with a sharp knife, mark the top in a diamond pattern.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes until cooked.
  12. Once cooled, sprinkle on some Stevia and enjoy!
  13. Truly delectable!

Nutritional Value

(per serving)

Calories 266 kcal
Total Fat 10 gm
Saturated Fat 2 gm
Carbohydrates 37 gm
Fibre 7 gm
Protein 6 gm