Blackberry pear strudel

Method

1. Preparation

   Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a large baking tray with oil and line with baking paper.

2. Filling

   Place the pear and lemon juice in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Add the blackberries and sugar and stir to combine. Set aside for 15 minutes. Strain any juice from the fruit mixture. Add the cornflour and lemon zest and stir to combine.

3. Pastry

   Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured bench, to form a 28 cm x 38 cm rectangle. With the long side of the pastry facing you, leaving a 2 cm border along the base and 6 cm border at the ends spread the pear and blackberry mixture along with the bottom third of the pastry. Brush the edges with egg wash. Fold in the sides and fold the pastry over the filling, tucking the ends underneath. Place strudel, seam side down on the prepared tray. Cut several slits approximately 2cm apart across the top, to allow the steam to escape. Brush with egg wash.

4. Baking

   Bake for 35 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown and filling tender. Leave on the tray for 10 minutes, to cool slightly.

5. Serving

   Slice and serve warm or at room temperature with cream, custard or ice cream, if desired.