Cranberry - Apple Strudel

Prep time : ......15 minutes ......Total time :....40 minutes ...makes 8 servings

Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray

1 .......................tablespoon margarine

1 .......................tablespoon packed light brown sugar

2 .......................mediun Golden Delicious apples , cored , peeled and diced

1/4 ....................cup raisins

1 ........................can (16 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce

6 ........................sheets phyllo dough

3 ........................tablespoons graham cracker crumbs , divided

1/4 ..................... cup toasted almonds , chopped

1) preheat oven to 375*F . Spray cookie sheet with cookie spray . Setaside . Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat . Add brown sugar ; bring to a boil . Add apples and raisins ; cook 10 minutes or until apples can be easily pierced with folk . Remove from heat . Add cranberry sauce ; mix well . Set aside .

2) Place one sheet of plyllo on piece of parchment paper with narrow side farthest away . Spray phyllo with cooking spray ; sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon graham cracker crumba on phyllo . Overlap second sheet of phyllo over first sheet about 1 inch down from top . Spray with cooking spray ; sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoons crumbs . Continue overlapping with remaining phyllo and crumbs , spraying with cooking spray between each layer .

3) Spoon cooled cranberry mixture into center into center of phyllo . Sprinkle chopped almonds over mixture . Fold bottom and sides of phyllo to cover mixture , forming an envelope . With floured hands , roll filled phyllo , jelly-roll fashion , to form strudel . Place strudel on prepared cookie sheet . Spray top with 15 minutes or until lightly brown .

4) Cool on wire rack 30 minutes . Cut crosswise into 8 pieces .

Heart healthy and so good for young and old kids alike ...HUH Dad ???