Apple Strudel

 frozen filo dough

1 3/4 lbs Golden Delicious apples, skinned and cored into 1/2 inch pieces

3 Tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ginger

1/8 tsp salt

3 Tbsp raisins

1 1/2 Tbsp panko breadcrumbs

1/8 tsp salt

7 Tbsp unsalted butter

 

1.  Thaw the filo dough in the refrigerator overnight and on the counter from 30 minutes.  Place on parchment paper and cover with plastic wrap and a damp towel to get from getting dry. 

2.  In a large bowl add the apples, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger and salt.  Cover with a plate and microwave for 2 minutes. Cover for 5 minutes and rest.  Drain juice from the apples and reserve.

3.  Add the raisins and the panko breadcrumbs.  Mix together.

4.  In a glass measuring dish combine the melted butter and 1/8 tsp salt. Set aside

5.  To prepare the strudel layers: 

*Place 1 filo dough on parchment paper

*Spread with melted butter using a brush

*Lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar

*Press down gently after each layer

*Do this 7 times for 1 strudel

6.  After all the layers for done spoon the apple mixture down the middle. 

7.  Fold sides in and the other sides (like a package)

8.  Glue all sides closed with the reserved apple juice.  Brush on more apple juice on top to coat.

9.  Place in the middle of baking pan and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes (turning 1/2  way).  Will be puffed up and golden browned. Rest for 3 minutes. Slice into thirds adn dust with powdered sugar and Serve.