Apple and pear strudel

Step 1

1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line a large baking tray with baking paper.

Step 2

2 Place apple, pear, brandy cinnamon, sultanas, lemon zest, brown sugar and ¾ cup breadcrumbs in a large bowl, tossing well to combine.

Step 3

3 Place one filo sheet on a clean work surface. Lightly spray with olive oil, then sprinkle over 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs. Place another filo sheet on top

Step 4

of breadcrumbs, lightly spray with oil again and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Repeat with remaining filo and breadcrumbs to make a stack. Spoon fruit mixture along one long edge of stack, leaving a 6cm border at short ends. Fold in short ends, then roll up pastry to form a log.

Step 5

4 Place log on prepared tray. Lightly spray with oil, then bake for 45 minutes or until crisp and golden. Remove from oven and allow to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with ice-cream and walnuts.