Step 1

Drain cherries and reserve about 1/3 cup of its juice.

Step 2

Combine the sugar, cherries, cranberries, and butter in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat.

Step 3

Combine cornstarch and reserved 1/3 cup of cherry juice and then add to the pan. Bring to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes or until thickened.

Step 4

Remove the pan from heat and stir in walnuts.

Step 5

Unfold one pastry sheet, cut in half, and mound the cherry mixture to within 1/2 inches of edges. Top with the other half of the pastry sheet and pinch edges to seal. Repeat steps with the remaining pastry and filling.

Step 6

Arrange the strudels on a greased baking sheet lined with foil.

Step 7

Cut diagonal slits into tops of strudels using a sharp knife and then brush with egg.

Step 8

Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.