September is almost over. This means it’s time for another “Bake Together – The Baking Surprise” with Andrea from Zimtkeks & Apfeltarte – our monthly baking event. It seems like the last one was only days ago ;) Well… today we are baking something with apples and pears – the title “Apple & Pear Strudel with Filo Dough” probably gave it away already ;P
The last Sunday of each month is the day for a “Bake Together” – for over six years already. It’s crazy how long we are doing this together already. Once a month we come up with a topic – like apples & pears – and start baking. Each of us in our own kitchen, of course. Unfortunately, we live quite far apart from each other ;) Well… we bake together “in spirit” and surprise each other with the results.
Anyway. It’s all about apples and pears today. Something you can use in sooo many bakes. Regular cakes, fancy layer cakes, desserts… I decided to make a strudel. To keep it easy, made with filo dough (…and because I had some filo dough sheets left over from another bake). Filo or Yufka dough can be used for so many bakes – I just love it.
It’s the first time I tried to make a giant strudel roll like that. Turned out nice. Don’t you think? I made a delicious Apple Strudel Cake already some time ago – similar idea bit a bit more “dramatic” with all the filo dough coming up and out of the cake. That does not mean this big roll here is less exciting… ;)
Well. Filo dough is pretty easy to work with. You just have to keep in mind that those thin filo sheets tend to dry out quick quickly. So if you are not working with them it’s best to keep them under a damp kitchen towel. If you work with a few only you can keep them stacked on your workspace and do everything you need to do while they are sitting on top of each other. I normally have 5-6 sheets in front of me, the top one gets brushed with melted butter or oil, filled, and rolled up while the other sheets are waiting to be used underneath. Works perfect and nothing gets dry ;)
Note: The apples give off quite a bit of moisture here so the chances the filo dough gets a bit softer after baking and cooling down are quite good. Therefore, I normally leave the strudel a little longer in the turned-off oven – this helps to get rid of some more moisture and the filo dough stays crispier.
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
1.8 oz. (50g) raisins
1-2 tbsp. rum
21 oz. (600g) apples (e.g. Boskoop)
7 oz. (200g) pears
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1.8 oz. (50g) almonds, ground
1/4 cup (50g) sugar (or xylitol)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
For the strudel:
1.8 oz. (50g) butter, melted
5-6 sheets of filo pastry
2 tbsp. almonds, sliced
some confectioners’ sugar for dusting
50g Rosinen
1-2 EL Rum
600g Äpfel (z.B. Boskoop)
200g Birnen
2 EL Zitronensaft
50g Mandeln, gemahlen
50g Zucker (oder Xylit)
1 TL Zimt
Für die Schnecken:
50g Butter, geschmolzen
5-6 Blätter Filoteig
2 EL Mandeln, gehobelt
etwas Puderzucker zum Bestäuben
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. Peel the apples and pears, core, and cut into small cubes. Place in a large bowl. To ensure the apple and pear do not brown drizzle with the lemon juice and mix. Add the ground almonds, sugar (or xylitol), and cinnamon and mix well. Set aside. Melt the butter and let it cool down slightly. Remove the filo pastry from the refrigerator about 10 minutes before using.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 10 inches (26cm) springform tin or cake pan and set aside. Unroll the filo pastry sheets and place them on your work surface. Brush the first sheet with a little melted butter (really doesn’t need much), then spread some apple and pear filling along the long edge of the pastry sheet. Roll the filling into the dough sheet. You should end up with a long roll of dough about the thickness of a bratwurst. No asparagus, no baguette – somewhere in between ;P Shape the roll tightly into a snail and place it in the center of the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining dough sheets, melted butter, and filling, then place the dough rolls around the snail in the center of the baking dish. To fit all the rolls into the dish, you may need to pinch them together a bit. Brush the giant snail with the remaining butter and then bake for about 35-40 minutes. About halfway through the baking time, sprinkle the sliced almonds over the strudel and continue baking. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. The strudel is enjoyed best lukewarm, dusted with some confectioners’ sugar and some ice cream or vanilla sauce on the side.
2. Die Äpfel und Birnen schälen, die Kerngehäuse entfernen und dann in kleine Würfel schneiden. In einer große Schüssel geben. Damit nichts braun wird, den Zitronensaft darüber geben und vermischen. Mandeln, Zucker (oder Xylit) und Zimt dazugeben und alles gut vermengen. Zur Seite stellen. Die Butter schmelzen und leicht abkühlen lassen. Den Filoteig etwa 10 Minuten vor Verwendung aus dem Kühlschrank nehmen.
3. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Eine 26cm (10 inches) große Springform oder Kuchenform leicht fetten und zur Seite stellen. Die Filoteigblätter ausrollen und auf die Arbeitsfläche legen. Das erste Blatt mit ein wenig geschmolzener Butter bestreichen (braucht wirklich nicht viel) und dann entlang des langen Teigblattrandes etwas Apfel-Birnen-Füllung auftragen. Die Füllung ins Teigblatt einrollen – es sollte eine lange Teigrolle entstehen, die etwa die Dicke einer Bratwurst/Bockwurst hat. Kein Spargel, kein Baguette – irgendwo dazwischen ;P Die Teigrolle eng zu einer Schnecke aufrollen und in die vorbereitete Form setzen. Mit den restlichen Teigblättern, etwas geschmolzener Butter und Füllung wiederholen und die Teigrollen dann um die Schnecke in der Mitte der Backform setzen – damit alle Rollen in die Form passen, muss man ggf. etwas zusammendrücken. Die Riesenschnecke mit der restlichen Butter bestreichen und dann für etwa 35-40 Minuten backen. Nach etwa der Hälfte der Backzeit die gehobelten Mandeln über den Strudel streuen und weiter backen. Aus dem Ofen holen und abkühlen lassen. Der Strudel schmeckt lauwarm, mit Puderzucker bestäubt und etwas Eis oder Vanillesoße am besten.
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PrintApple & Pear Strudel with Filo Dough
- Prep Time: 00:25
- Cook Time: 00:40
- Total Time: 01:30
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Pastry
- Cuisine: Germany
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Apples and pears are a perfect match – both of them came together in this giant filo dough roll aka. Apple & Pear Strudel. So good!
Ingredients
For the filling:
1.8 oz. (50g) raisins
1–2 tbsp. rum
21 oz. (600g) apples (e.g. Boskoop)
7 oz. (200g) pears
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1.8 oz. (50g) almonds, ground
1/4 cup (50g) sugar (or xylitol)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
For the strudel:
1.8 oz. (50g) butter, melted
5–6 sheets of filo pastry
2 tbsp. almonds, sliced
some confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Add raisins and rum to a small bowl and let soak overnight.
2. Peel the apples and pears, core, and cut into small cubes. Place in a large bowl. To ensure the apple and pear do not brown drizzle with the lemon juice and mix. Add the ground almonds, sugar (or xylitol), and cinnamon and mix well. Set aside. Melt the butter and let it cool down slightly. Remove the filo pastry from the refrigerator about 10 minutes before using.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 10 inches (26cm) springform tin or cake pan and set aside. Unroll the filo pastry sheets and place them on your work surface. Brush the first sheet with a little melted butter (really doesn’t need much), then spread some apple and pear filling along the long edge of the pastry sheet. Roll the filling into the dough sheet. You should end up with a long roll of dough about the thickness of a bratwurst. No asparagus, no baguette – somewhere in between ;P Shape the roll tightly into a snail and place it in the center of the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining dough sheets, melted butter, and filling, then place the dough rolls around the snail in the center of the baking dish. To fit all the rolls into the dish, you may need to pinch them together a bit. Brush the giant snail with the remaining butter and then bake for about 35-40 minutes. About halfway through the baking time, sprinkle the sliced almonds over the strudel and continue baking. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. The strudel is enjoyed best lukewarm, dusted with some confectioners’ sugar and some ice cream or vanilla sauce on the side.
Notes
Enjoy baking!
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