JEWISH STRUDEL RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place raisins, water and extract in a large microwave-save bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Add apples, 1/3 cup sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss to combine., In a small bowl, mix melted butter and oil; remove 2 teaspoons mixture for brushing top. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush lightly with some of the butter mixture. (Keep remaining remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Layer with 7 additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with some of the butter mixture. Spread apple mixture over phyllo to within 2 in. of 1 long side., Fold the short edges over filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from the side with a 2-in. border. Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with reserved butter mixture; sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons sugar. With a sharp knife, cut diagonal slits in top of strudel., Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
• On work surface, unroll crust; spread preserves to within 1/4-inch from edge. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips. With sharp knife, cut crust into 16 triangles. Roll up each triangle, starting at shortest side and rolling to opposite point; place point-side-down, 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. Brush with beaten egg.
• Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool 5 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.