Banana, Pineapple And Mincemeat Strudel With Chocolate Ru Recipe

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   Peel and core the pineapple and cut into small cubes.

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   Put into a mixing bowl and add in the brown sugar.

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   Brown the flaked almonds and either spread out on a tray under the grill or possibly heat in the oven for 2-3 min till golden brown.

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   Peel and slice the bananas and squeeze the lemon juice over the banana slices.

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   Turn them around in it to prevent discoloration and freshen the flavour.

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   Add in the bananas, almonds, mincemeat and rum to the pineapple in the mixing bowl and stir well.

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   Check the flavour and add in a little more lemon juice if needed.

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   Brush 6 sheets of filo with the melted butter and arrange overlapping each other on the work surface - 3 sheets across and 2 sheets deep.

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   Repeat with the second 6 sheets and lay on top, making a double thickness rectangle.

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    Put the fruit mix on the side nearest to you 1 inch from each edge and 2 inches from the bottom.

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    Fold the two sides over the filling and roll up the filo from the side nearest to you to create a cylinder that totally encases the fruit.

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    Brush with the remaining butter and dredge with icing sugar.

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    Lift carefully on to a flat baking sheet and bake at 200C/gas 6 for 15-20 min till crisp and golden.

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    Trim of the ends, cut into diagonal slices and serve warm.

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    For the sauce, place the butter, chocolate and cream together in a double boiler or possibly a bowl over a pan of hot water.

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    Heat till melted.

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    Add in the rum, sieve the icing sugar and gradually beat into the sauce.

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    Remove from the heat, taste and add in more rum if necessary.

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    The sauce will be dark and glossy.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.