Strudel for Ellis

Strudel

Makes 2 rolls

Oven at 350 degrees

1/2 c. butter, melted

4 cooking apples, thinly sliced

2 tbs. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. nuts, finely chopped

3/4 c. sugar

1/2 c. bread crumbs

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. currants

frozen filo dough, thawed

Toss apples with 2 tablespoons of sugar and the vanilla; set aside. Mix 3/4 cup sugar, bread crumbs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and currants. Brush melted butter on one whole sheet of filo dough and sprinkle with the dry (sugar/spices/nuts)mixture. Repeat for 6-8 layers.

Put one more sheet of filo dough on top, brush with butter and put 1/2 the apple mixture on the half sheet closest to you (wide side). Roll from the filo dough around the apple filling. Place on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper, brush with butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Cool slightly and sift powdered sugar on top. Best served the same day, and wonderful served warm.