When I was growing up my German mother would make apple strudel the old fashioned way. It took 3-4 days from start to finish. It was the delicate pastry that had to be rolled and stretched daily over the course of that time. The end result was truly a work of art, both in taste and delicacy of the flaky pastry. It never lasted long in our household of six growing children. It was something I had never even thought of attempting to do . . . until now, and thanks to that wonder product from Pepperidge Farm, Puff Pastry Sheets.
The following recipe gives a passable apple strudel, but be sure to make it only hours before you want to serve it as it really must be served fresh and warm, preferably
with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!
Apple Strudel
1/2 of a 17.3 ounce package Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
2 tbsp. raisins
Confectioners' sugar (optional)
Directions
Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
Stir the sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add the apples and raisins and toss to coat.
Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 16x12-inch rectangle. With the short side facing you, spoon the apple mixture onto the bottom half of the pastry sheet to within 1-inch of the edges. Starting at the short side closest to you, roll up like a jelly roll. Tuck the ends under to seal. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush the pastry with the egg mixture. Cut several 2-inch-long slits 2 inches apart on the top.
Bake for 35 minutes or until the pastry is golden. Cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar, if desired. Slice and serve warm.
Das hat sehr gut geschmect!
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1 comment:
I think I understand how it is rolled up but pictures would be helpful. Or we can make it when I come home for Christmas and I can take pictures then.
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