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Presentation

Dessert consisting of a pastry shell prepared with flour, water, egg, sunflower oil and salt with a filling of apples, sugar, raisins, pine nuts, rum, lemon, cinnamon, butter, breadcrumbs and powdered sugar

Ingredients

Serves 6

For the strudel dough :

“00” flour – 160 g (5.6 oz / ≈ 1¼ cups)

Water – 50 g / 50 ml (1.7 fl oz / ≈ 3 tablespoons)

Egg – 1 whole (large)

Sunflower oil (or other neutral oil) – 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

Salt – a pinch (≈ 1 g / 0.03 oz)

Filling

Apples – 5 medium (≈ 800 g / 28 oz total)

Sugar – 3–4 tablespoons (≈ 40–50 g / 1.4–1.8 oz)

Raisins – 50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup)

Pine nuts – 40 g (1.4 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup)

Rum – 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz)

Lemon zest (grated) – from 1 lemon (≈ 1 tablespoon)

Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon (≈ 2–3 g / 0.1 oz)

Melted butter – 50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ 3½ tablespoons)

Breadcrumbs – 80 g (2.8 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Powdered sugar – to finish (≈ 1–2 tablespoons)

Method

Peel the apples and cut them into small pieces. If you cut the apples too large they will come out of the filling!

Arrange the apples in a bowl with sugar, raisins, grated lemon peel, rum and cinnamon.

Mix well and set aside.

In a pan, toast the pine nuts very little and add them to the apples only after about 30 minutes of marinating.

In a bowl, place the flour and a pinch of salt

Make a hole in the center and add water, oil and egg.

Mix the center with a fork:

Proceed from the center, gradually incorporating flour

When the liquids are absorbed, knead with your hands, if necessary, adding flour.

Form a ball:

Let it rest for 2 – 3 minutes.

Use a baking paper as a base for rolling out the dough lightly dusted with flour.

Use a long, lightly dusted rolling pin and roll out slowly starting from the center and then lengthen the edges as well!

The dough must be about 2 mm thin and you will have to make a rather long and wide rectangle.

Make sure that the bottom and surface are always dusted with flour and not damp

Cut away a couple of cm of ends on the 4 sides so that they are shaped:

Melt the butter and let it cool

Brush the entire surface of the dough and add the breadcrumbs.

Add the marinated apple, raisin and cinnamon filling

Roll it out leaving about 2 cm of edge on the 4 sides:

Fold the two ends below and above the filling and then close the two side ends over

Roll up the strudel with the help of the baking paper

Roll up to the end, making the closure happen underneath.

Place the strudel in a baking tray lined with baking paper and brush with the remaining melted butter:

Bake in a preheated oven in the middle part at 180 ° for about 20 – 30 minutes.

Lower the temperature to 170° and continue for another 30 minutes

The strudel is ready when the golden crust is created on the surface

Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 3 – 5 hours

Sprinkle with icing sugar

Serve in slices.

Allergens

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Cinnamon: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Sunflower oil: possible reactions in case of allergy to plants belonging to the Asteraceae family, such as ragweed, chrysanthemum and daisy

Breadcrumbs: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Pine nuts: not included in the list of allergens of EU Regulation 1169/2011

Rum: May contain sulphites

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Raisins: possible presence of sulphites

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Also suitable for children as the alcohol in the rum evaporates during cooking

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Cinnamon: able to strengthen the immune system

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Sunflower oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Bread. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Pine nuts: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Rum: moderate consumption has a favorable action on the functionality of the cardio-vascular system and on mood, reducing stress and anxiety.

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Eggs: source of Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Raisins (Sultanas): source of antioxidants, including resveratrol, with anti-inflammatory, anticancer properties and able to reduce blood cholesterol levels. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood.

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)