Apfelstrudel(Apple Strudel)

* Exported from MasterCook *

APFELSTRUDEL (APPLE STRUDEL)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fruits Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 c Apples -- Tart, Sliced
3/4 c Raisins
1 tb Lemon Rind -- Grated
3/4 c Sugar
2 ts Cinnamon
3/4 c Almonds -- Ground
8 oz Fillo Leaves -- 1/2 Box,Thawed
1 3/4 c Butter -- (No
Margarine),Melted
1 c Bread Crumbs -- Finely Crushed

Mix apples with raisins, lemon rind, sugar, cinnamon,
and almonds. Set aside. Place 1 fillo leaf on a
kitchen towel and brush witl melted butter. Place a
second leaf on top and brush with butter again.
Repeat until 5 leaves have been used, using about 1/2
c of butter. Cook and stir bread crumbs with 1/4 c of
butter until lightly browned. Sprinkle 3/4 cup crumbs
on the layered fillo leaves. Mound 1/2 of the filling
in a 3-inch strip along the narrow end of the fillo,
leaving a 2-inch border. Lift towel, using it to roll
leaves over apples, jelly roll fashion. Brush top of
the strudel with butter and sprinkle with 2 T crumbs.
Repeat the entire procedure for the second strudle.
Bake the strudels at 400 degrees F. for 20 to 25
minutes, until browned. Makes 2 strudels, 6 to 8
servings each. NOTE:
Frozen fillo leaves for strudel can be found at most
supermarkets in the frozen foods sections.



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