Diabetic Pear Strudel

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F (220C)Gas Mark 7.

2. 2

   Use nonstick cookie sheet, spray lightly or cover with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Peel, core and thinly slice pears.

4. 4

   Lightly coat a nonstick pan with butter flavored cooking spray. (I just used butter).

5. 5

   Add the pears and saute for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the zest, juice and sugar substitute. Cook until the pears are just cooked through. Set aside.

7. 7

   On a floured surface, roll the puff pastry to make a 12 1/2 X 10 1/2 (31.25 x 26.25) inch rectangle.

8. 8

   Sprinkle almonds on the pastry.

9. 9

   Drain pears and place down middle third (long way) of the puff pastry to within 1/2 inch (1.25cm) of the top and bottom edge.

10. 10

    Spray the edges of the pastry and fold each 1/3 side over fruit. I brushed on butter.

11. 11

    Place seam side down on cookie sheet.

12. 12

    Make slashes every 2 inches (5 cm).

13. 13

    Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on top.

14. 14

    Coat with butter flavored cooking spray. If you use melted butter, put on before cinnamon/sugar.

15. 15

    Bake 25-30 minutes until puffed and brown.

16. 16

    Allow to cool to room temperature then cut into 8 pieces. Can serve with sugar free icecream or whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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