Shtrudel (cossack Apple Strudel)

Shtrudel, also known as Cossack Apple Strudel, is a traditional dessert from Cossack cuisine. This delicious pastry is filled with sweet apples, warm spices, and a flaky crust, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.

Shtrudel (cossack Apple Strudel)

Ingredients

  • 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, and walnuts. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
  3. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  4. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets, stacking them on top of each other.
  5. Spoon the apple mixture along one long edge of the phyllo stack, leaving a border on the sides. Roll up the phyllo, tucking in the edges as you go.
  6. Place the strudel seam side down on a baking sheet and brush the top with melted butter.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the strudel is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  8. 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
Fat
10g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Baking sheet

Tools

Pastry brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the shtrudel warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add a drizzle of caramel sauce or a sprinkle of powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon on top of the strudel before serving.

Cost

$10