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.
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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, and walnuts. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
- Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets, stacking them on top of each other.
- 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.
- Place the strudel seam side down on a baking sheet and brush the top with melted butter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the strudel is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- 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