Pecan Apple Strudel
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 55 min. + cooling
YIELD: 3 loaves.
This is one of my favorite recipes during autumn. The aroma of this dessert baking on a cool, crisp day is absolutely wonderful.
Ingredients
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1 cup cold butter, cubed
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup sour cream
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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FILLING:
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2 cups dry bread crumbs
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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4 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup golden raisins
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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Confectioners' sugar, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in sour cream and salt. Shape the dough into a ball; cover and refrigerate overnight.
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2.
For filling, combine bread crumbs and butter. Add apples, sugar, raisins, pecans and cinnamon; set aside.
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3.
Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough into thirds; turn onto a floured surface. Roll each into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Spoon filling evenly onto dough; spread to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up from a long side; pinch seams and ends to seal.
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4.
Carefully place each loaf seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 55-60 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 192 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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