Apple and Cheddar Strudel

Here is a new spin on pie baking which combines apples, maple syrup and Cheddar cheese.

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Baking Time: 30 minutes

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Servings: 6-8

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Ingredients

  • 4 large tart Ontario apples (such as Cortland or Spy), peeled, cored and cut into thin wedges (about 2 lbs/ 1 kg.)
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup/ 75 ml Ontario Maple Syrup
  • 1 pkg (8 oz/250 g) light cream cheese
  • 2 Ontario Egg Yolks
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario Old Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 sheets phyllo pastry dough
  • Icing sugar

Instructions

Line bottom of 9-inch (22 cm) springform pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

In large skillet, cook apples in 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the butter on medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch and cinnamon; blend well and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until glazed and softened slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

In large bowl and using electric mixer, beat maple syrup with cream cheese until fluffy. Add egg yolks; beat until well mixed. Fold in apple mixture and Cheddar cheese.

Lay 2 sheets of phyllo on work surface; brush with some of the remaining melted butter. Add 2 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter. Carefully lift into prepared pan, pressing lightly to fit and leaving edges hanging over side. Repeat with remaining 4 sheets, pressing into pan with corners offset to first 4 layers. Spread with apple mixture; fold phyllo over to enclose filling. Brush top with any remaining butter.

Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 5 minutes. Loosely cover top with foil; bake for 25 minutes, removing foil for last 5 minutes. Cool on rack. Dust with icing sugar.

Nutritional information

1 serving (when recipe serves 8):

  • Calories: 414
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Carbohydrate: 42 g
  • Fibre: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 360 mg