Baking with Oma Cherry Strudel

sour cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh cherries

💰Cheaper: frozen cherries

Fresh cherries are lower in sugar and more nutritious.

strudel dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: phyllo dough

Whole wheat adds fiber while phyllo is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the strudel dough according to recipe instructions or use store-bought.

Pit and rinse the sour cherries, then drain well.

Mix the cherries with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add breadcrumbs until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Roll out the strudel dough on a floured surface until thin.

Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the dough, leaving edges clear.

Spoon the cherry mixture along one edge of the dough.

Carefully roll the dough over the filling, tucking in the edges as you go.

Place the rolled strudel seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the top with melted butter and make a few slits for steam to escape.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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