Ingredients:

2 1/4 lb apples

2 cups fresh breadcrumbs

4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

grated rind of 1 lemon

1 1/4 lb package of frozen phyllo, thawed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 ° F.

Slice or chop the apples and put into a bowl. Add breadcrumbs, 4 tbsp melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, raisins (if using), and grated lemon rind and stir together.

On a damp towel, lay two sheets of phyllo dough, and brush with melted butter. Place another 1 to 2 sheets on top and brush with butter. Continue until you have about 4 or 5 layers.

Put the apple mixture down the center of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the outside.

fold in the short sides and then roll up like a jelly roll.

Put strudel on a greased baking sheet with the seam side down. Brush with remaining melted butter. Cut 1/4 inch deep slashes across diagonally across top.

Bake for 30 - 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cool before sprinkling with powdered sugar and serving.