Apple Strudel
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- 6 cups thinly sliced baking apples e.g., Jonagold, Granny Smith*
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- Zest of one lemon
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 cup almonds ground
- 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups butter melted (do not use margarine!)
- 12 leaves phyllo pastry thawed (1/2 box)
Instructions
- In a small skillet, saute breadcrumbs in 1/4 cup melted butter until toasty. Set aside.
- Mix together sliced apples, raisins, lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and ground almonds. (Note: It is important that you do this right before you assemble the strudels, or the mixture may become too juicy for the delicate phyllo leaves.)
To assemble strudels:
- Place one phyllo leaf on a kitchen towel and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with about a tablespoon of breadcrumbs.
- Place a second leaf on top and brush with butter again. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of breadcrumbs.
- Repeat until 6 leaves have been used.
- Spread filling in a 3-inch strip along the narrow end of the phyllo, leaving a 2-inch border on the sides.
- Lift towel and use it to help you roll up the strudel. Press the ends down to seal. (I don't worry too much about this - some filling may come out, but it always turns out fine.)
- Brush top of the strudel with butter and sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs.
- Repeat to make the second strudel.
- Bake the strudels at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned.
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