Latvian Apple Strudel (Latviešu ābolu štrūdele)
Latviešu ābolu štrūdele, or Latvian Apple Strudel, is a delicious pastry filled with spiced apples and raisins, wrapped in a flaky crust. This traditional Latvian dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 6 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.
- Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Repeat with the remaining sheets.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the buttered phyllo dough.
- Spread the apple mixture over the phyllo dough.
- Roll the phyllo dough and apple filling into a log, then tuck the ends under.
- Place the strudel on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the strudel cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking sheet Pastry brush
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Latvian Apple Strudel warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add chopped nuts or a splash of rum to the apple filling for extra flavor.
Cost
$10