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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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My family always loves it when I make this wonderful dessert, writes Joanie Fuson of McCordsville, Indiana. Old-fashioned strudel was too fattening and time-consuming, but this revised classic is just as good. It's best served warm from the oven. Ingredients:
1/3 cup raisins |
2 tablespoons water |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
3 cups coarsely chopped peeled apples |
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided |
3 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches) |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
Directions:
1. In a microwave-save bowl, combine the raisins, water and almond extract. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes. Drain. Add the apples, 1/3 cup sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss to coat. Set aside.
2. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. Combine butter and oil; set aside 2 teaspoons. Lightly brush some of the remaining butter mixture over phyllo dough. Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to avoid drying out. Layer with 7 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with some of the butter mixture. Spread apple mixture over phyllo to within 2 in. of one long side. Fold the short edges over filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from the long side where the apple filling is 2 in. from edge.
3. Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. With a sharp knife, cut diagonal slits into top of strudel. Brush with reserved butter mixture. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden. Yield: 4 servings.
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