Sweet and spiced, this apple strudel from Rick Stein is a winner. Be sure to melt the butter used to separate the layers of pastry, as this makes for a great flaky crust. Preheat the oven to 190C ...

With the short side facing you, spoon the apple mixture onto the bottom half ... Bake for 35 minutes or until the strudel is golden brown. Let the strudel cool on the baking sheet on a wire ...

Spoon the apple mixture along the middle of the pastry ... or until the top is crisp and golden-brown. (Check the strudel after 10 minutes; if it is browning too quickly, reduce the heat a little.