Austrian Sour Cherry Strudel

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Stir together breadcrumbs, almonds, and sugar in bowl.

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   Combine 3/4 cup breadcrumb mixture and cherries in separate bowl.

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   Add almond extract (if using).

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   Unroll phyllo, and keep under damp towel to retain moisture.

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   Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface, brush with margarine, and sprinkle with 2 Tbs.

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   dry breadcrumb mixture.

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   Top with second phyllo sheet.

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    Repeat layering with remaining margarine, dry breadcrumb mixture, and phyllo sheets, leaving last phyllo sheet bare.

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    Brush 1-inch border of margarine around edges of phyllo stack.

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    Spread cherry mixture in center of phyllo stack inside margarine borders, using hands to pack filling into smooth cylinder.

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    Fold short edges of phyllo stack over filling.

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    Carefully roll phyllo around filling burrito-style into large log.

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    Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.

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    Brush strudel all over with melted margarine, and sprinkle top with remaining dry breadcrumb mixture.

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    Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until strudel is golden-brown.

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    Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.