Apple Strudel is a great dessert and can be prepared in a short amount of time. When you find those great apples this is the recipe for you.
6 sheets phyllo dough (thawed)
1/4 cup melted butter (unsalted)
1/3 cup of fine bread crumbs
3 1/2 cup apple cubes (1/2″)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
Butter a full baking sheet
Place the phyllo dough on the counter and cover with a damp towel while working with it, this will help the dough from drying out.
Lay out one sheet pastry. Brush with melted butter, top with another sheet and brush with butter. Repeat one more. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Mix the apples, sugar, raisins, almond and lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Spread half the apple mixture over the prepared pastry sheets allowing 1/2″ to one side. Roll the strudel up to the 1/2″ side and transfer to the sheet pan. Repeat the process with the remaining three dough sheets and place on the sheet pan. Brush both with remaining butter, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, until golden brown. Best served warm
Enjoy
Chef Brian Klauss