Elsies Strudel Recipes

ELSIE'S EASY POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil and kernels, uncovered, over high heat until first pop. Cover and remove from heat for 1 minute. Return to high heat and shake until popping ceases. Sprinkle with salt and shake to distribute evenly. Measure 2 quarts of popcorn, and reserve.
• In a saucepan, carefully combine the sugar and water then add the corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil and cook to soft crack stage. Pour over 2 quarts of popcorn and mix gently but thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Wearing gloves or baggies, mold into balls around popsicle sticks.

CHEATER'S APPLE STRUDEL

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly dust a working surface with flour. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• On your prepared work surface, join the two sheets of puff pastry by their short edges to make a long rectangle. Brush water along edges and press down gently with fingertips to seal.
• Mix the apple slices, cinnamon, brown sugar, almonds, and butterscotch chips together in a bowl until evenly combined; spoon the mixture onto one of the long edges of the pastry. Fold one side of pastry over the mixture and roll into a long strudel. Make sure to seal at both ends. Brush pastry with melted butter; make two-inch diagonal slits the length of the strudel with a sharp knife. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle the sugar over the top of the strudel and return to oven until the pasty is golden brown and flaky, another 15 to 20 minutes.

MINI STRUDELS 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut the puff pastry sheets into 2 x 5-inch (5 cm x 12 cm) rectangles. You should have 16 rectangles total.
• Make the blueberry peach strudels: In a small bowl, mix together the peach jam and blueberries. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the bottom third of 4 pastry rectangles. Brush the exposed pastry with the beaten egg, then fold the bottom of the pastry over the filling and continue rolling to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Cut 2 diagonal slits on the top of each strudel and brush with more egg wash.
• Make the cranberry orange strudels: In a small bowl, mix together the orange marmalade and cranberries. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the bottom third of 4 pastry rectangles. Brush the exposed pastry with the beaten egg, then fold the bottom of the pastry over the filling and continue rolling to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Cut 2 diagonal slits on the top of each strudel and brush with more egg wash.
• Make the ham and Swiss strudels: Place 2 Swiss cheese quarters and 2 ham quarters at the bottom third of 4 pastry rectangles. Brush the exposed pastry with the beaten egg, then fold the bottom of the pastry over the filling and continue rolling to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Cut 2 diagonal slits on the top of each strudel. Brush with more egg wash and top with a pinch of pepper.
• Make the prosciutto asparagus strudels: Wrap a slice of prosciutto around 2 or 3 pieces of asparagus and place at the bottom third of 4 pastry rectangles. Brush the exposed pastry with the beaten egg, then fold the bottom of the pastry over the filling and continue rolling to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Cut 2 diagonal slits on the top of each strudel. Brush with more egg wash and top with a pinch of pepper.
• Bake the strudels for 30 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
• Enjoy!

EASY APPLE STRUDEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place apples in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar and golden raisins; set aside. Place puff pastry on baking sheet. Roll lightly with a rolling pin. Arrange apple filling down the middle of the pastry lengthwise. Fold the pastry lengthwise around the mixture. Seal edges of pastry by using a bit of water on your fingers, and rubbing the pastry edges together. Whisk egg and milk together, and brush onto top of pastry.
• Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

ELSIE'S APPLE STRUDEL WITH BURNT CARAMEL ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sugar and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Add raisins and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts. Spread apple mixture in rimmed baking sheet; cool.
• Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter. Transfer 1 large phyllo sheet to baking sheet (if using small phyllo, place 2 sheets of phyllo on baking sheet, overlapping slightly). Brush lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts. Repeat with 4 more large phyllo sheets (or 8 more small sheets), melted butter, sugar, and walnuts. Top with remaining phyllo sheet; brush with butter.
• Spoon cooled apple mixture lengthwise down phyllo, starting 3 inches in from 1 long side and leaving 2-inch border at short sides. Using parchment paper as aid, roll up strudel lengthwise. Place strudel, seam side down, on parchment. Tuck in ends to enclose filling. Brush strudel with butter; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Chill.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake strudel until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Using serrated knife, cut into 8 slices. Sprinkle strudel with powdered sugar and serve with Burnt caramel ice cream .

EASY STRUDEL, VINTAGE RECIPE FROM THE 50'S

Steps:

• Cut margarine into flour as for pie crust. Add egg yolks, vinegar and water and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 3 hours)
• Divide dough into 3 parts and work with one at a time. Roll out very thin on floured cloth to fit 10 x 15 cookie sheet. (All three will fit on one sheet.).
• Sprinkle each with 1 Tblsp flour, 3 tblsp sugar and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
• For each strudel, arrange 3 peeled and diced apples along edge of long side and roll up, guiding with the cloth grasped in each hand.
• Place all three on ungreased sheet and bake at 375 for 45 minutes.
• Optional: sprinkle with confectioner's sugar when cool. Or drizzle with a simple confectioner's sugar glaze.

EASY STRUDEL

Steps:

• Cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolks and vinegar, then water. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
• Divide dough in half. Roll each half into an oval on a lightly floured board.
• To fill, make inch-long cuts along the long edges of the oval. Add the filling in a stripe along the center. Pull the snipped pieces over the middle, alternating sides. Press the dough strips together along the top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Filling should be bubbly and crust should be lightly golden.

EASY CHERRY STRUDELS

Steps:

• Drain cherries, reserving 1/3 cup juice. In a large saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cranberries and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Combine cornstarch and reserved juice and add to the pan. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. , Unfold one pastry sheet and cut in half. Mound half of the cherry mixture on one pastry half to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with remaining pastry half; pinch edges to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. , Place on a greased foil-lined baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut diagonal slits into tops of strudels; brush with egg. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.