Peel and slice the pears: Begin by peeling, coring, and thinly slicing the 3 pears (or apples if you prefer). Set them aside in a mixing bowl.

Soak the raisins: Place 1/2 cup of raisins in a small bowl of warm water and let them soak for about 10 minutes. This will plump them up and make them juicy. Drain and set aside.

Season the filling: Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the sliced pears, along with the drained raisins. Mix well to evenly coat the fruit with cinnamon. If you like a little extra sweetness, you can sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar over the fruit mixture.

Chop the nuts: Roughly chop 1/2 cup of mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, or walnuts). These will add a delightful crunch to the strudel. Add the chopped nuts to the pear mixture and stir to combine.