Pear and Fig Strudel

Ingredients

 * 1 	lb 	Figs
 * 1 2/3 	cup 	Unsweetened pear juice
 * 10 	each 	Ripe pears
 * 1 	tsp. 	Cinnamon
 * 1/2 	tsp. 	Allspice
 * 1/2 	lb 	Filo dough
 * 1/2 	cup 	Melted butter
 * 1 	cup 	Toasted wholewheat bread
 * 1/2 	cup 	Honey
 * 1/2 	cup 	Chopped hazelnuts

Directions
Cover the figs with pear juice & bring to a boil, let simmer for 25 minutes.
 * 1) Puree in a blender.
 * 2) Peel & core the pears & chop into bite-sized pieces.
 * 3) Combine fig paste, pears & cinnamon & allspice.
 * 4) Preheat oven to 375°F.
 * 5) Butter a 9"x14" baking pan. Layer 10 filo sheets, 2 at a time, brushing butter on every second sheet & spinkling it with breadcrumbs.
 * 6) Spread pear filling evenly over last sheet.
 * 7) Cover with another 10 sheets of filo, layered as before with butter & breadcrumbs.
 * 8) Score the top sheet into pieces approx. 3" square.
 * 9) Bake for 35 to 40 minutes & then allow to cool for 15 minutes.
 * 10) Heat the honey, stirring gently till warm.
 * 11) Drizzle over strudel & top with nuts.
 * 12) Cut with a sharp knife.