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Pumpkin, Walnut and Pear Strudel

Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets)
  • FILLING
  • 2 cups peeled and diced pear
  • 1 cup solid pack pumpkin
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • TOPPING
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Thaw puff pastry sheets as directed on label.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all of the filling ingredients.  Lightly dust work surface with flour. Spoon 1/2 of the filling in the center of each puff pastry sheet, make diagonal cuts in the outside portions of the puff pastry (see photo below) and starting at the top alternately place the pastry strips over the filling.  Seal top and bottom ends of the strudel.  Carefully place strudels on parchment lined baking sheet.  Brush each strudel with the beaten egg, combine cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over each strudel.  Bake strudels for 30 - 40 minutes or until golden and puffed. Cool slightly on baking sheets.  Serve warm or at room temperature.