Pumpkin & pecan strudel

Name: Pumpkin & pecan strudel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1kg/2lb 4 oz pumpkin or butternut squash (peeled weight- 1 medium pumpkin or 1 large butternut squash), deseeded and cut into large chunks; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 140g soft light brown sugar , plus extra for sprinkling; 100g ground almond; 100g fresh white breadcrumb; 1 large egg , beaten, ½ tbsp reserved for glazing; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; good grating nutmeg; 6 sheets filo pastry; 85g butter , melted; 100g pecan , chopped, 1 tbsp reserved for the top; maple syrup , to serve; cream or custard , to serve (optional)