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Apple Cheddar Strudel with Pecans and Cinnamon
Photo: Matheus Cenali

Apple Cheddar Strudel with Pecans and Cinnamon

8 ingredients 21 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1016
Calories
23g
Protein
43g
Fat
139g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pecans 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) 196
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Apple 1 medium (182g) 95
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Phyllo Dough not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbs chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbs light brown sugar
  • 8 tbs butter
  • 3 apples Granny Smith, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough

Directions

1

HEAT oven to 350 degrees.

2

Spread pecans on baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned.

3

Set aside 1/4 cup + 2 tbs pecans, finely chop remaining pecans.

4

In bowl, combine 1/4 cup breadcrumbs with finely chopped pecans. Reserve.

5

In 2nd bowl, combine cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, remaining breadcrumbs and reserved 1/4 cup pecans.

6

Melt 2 tbs butter and add to cheese mixture. Toss mixture until combined, set aside.

7

Melt 2 tbs butter in a skillet.

8

Add apples and remaining sugar, cook until golden but slightly crisp.

9

Sprinkle with cinnamon. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Stir in cheese mixture.

10

Heat oven to 400 degrees.

11

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

12

Place phyllo on work surface. Cover with wax paper, top with damp paper towels.

13

Melt remaining butter.

14

Place sheet of wax paper on work surface, top with 1 sheet phyllo, brush with butter, sprinkle with 1 tbs breadcrumb nut mixture.

15

Repeat layering using all ingredients.

16

Place apple mixture along 1 side of dough, leaving border.

17

Fold ends and long side over filling towards center.

18

Starting with filled long side, using wax paper to help, roll up strudel.

19

Transfer to baking sheet placing seam side down. Brush with butter, Sprinkle with remaining pecans.

20

Bake 15 min. or until golden.

21

MAKES 10 SERVINGS.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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