Pear and Dried Fruit Strudel

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Sweet and Spicy Satisfying Pear and Dried Fruit Strudel
in Dessert

Prep

45 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 lb chilled unsalted butter , 2 sticks cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup chilled vegetable shortening , cut in pieces
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup golden raisin
2/3 cup chopped pitted prunes
2/3 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup dried currant
2 tablespoons grated orange zest from 1 oranges
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon , juice of
1/3 cup pear brandy other brandy or 1/3 cup dark rum
2 large firm ripe pears , peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
2 tablespoons honey
3 gingersnaps , coarsely crumbled use 4 if pears are very juicy
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cream or 1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
confectioners ' sugar , for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
345
Sugar
27g
Fat
18g
Pear and Dried Fruit Strudel is a sweet pastry originating from Austria that has become famous worldwide for its rewarding, well-balanced taste. This dessert incorporates nuts, dried fruit and spices. It differs from the more commonly known apple strudel, but you shouldn't consider one without the other since both of them are fantastic. The dough used in this recipe is incredibly light, crispy and flaky, and it creates the perfect balance with the juicy and fruity filling. This Pear and Dried Fruit Strudel is an impressive recipe that you can whip up when you want to impress guests with your baking skills. It’s a perfect ending to a meal or an afternoon snack to brighten up your day. It is savory and sweet, and you'll fall in love with the unique flavor of this pastry at the first bite.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt until combined.
2.Add butter and shortening and cut into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture has the consistency of coarse meal.
3.Add sour cream and mix with a fork until a rough dough forms.
4.Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until it holds together and is smooth. It should be sticky to the touch.
5.Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to form a large, thin rectangle of about 16x20 inches.
6.Preheat the oven to 375℉.
7.In a large bowl, mix together the raisins, prunes, dates, currants, orange zest, lemon zest, lemon juice and pear brandy.
8.Add diced pear, honey, gingersnaps, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, nutmeg and black pepper. Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
9.Spread the filling over the dough leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
10.Roll the strudel up like a jelly roll, tucking in the edges as you go.
11.Transfer to a lined baking sheet and brush with milk or cream.
12.Sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden.
13.Let cool to room temperature and dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

PROS

This Pear and Dried Fruit Strudel is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, making it a satisfying dessert for fruit-loving taste buds.

It can be prepared ahead of time and rewarmed later, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert for entertaining guests.

CONS

Since it contains high amounts of sugar and butter, it’s not recommended for people with diabetes or on a restricted-fat meal plan.

It requires some effort and time to make, which may be challenging for beginners.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Pear and Dried Fruit Strudel is not a health food, it does contain vitamins and minerals from the dried fruits and pears.
It is also high in fiber, which helps in digestion and bowel movement.
The orange zest and honey contain antioxidants, which may support immune health and lower inflammation levels in the body.

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