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Fresh Blackberry Strudel Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Fresh Blackberry Strudel is a delightful, flaky pastry filled with juicy blackberries and sweet preserves, creating a perfect blend of tart and sweet flavors. With a crisp puff pastry exterior and a rich, fruity filling, it makes an impressive yet easy dessert or treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Puff Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but cold)

Filling

  • ½ cup blueberry or blackberry preserves
  • 16 ounces fresh blackberries
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the strudel from sticking during baking.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking.
  3. Make Egg Wash: In a small bowl, beat together the egg and water with a fork; set aside for brushing the pastry.
  4. Mix Blackberry Filling: In a mixing bowl, gently combine fresh blackberries, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract to coat the berries evenly.
  5. Roll Puff Pastry: On a floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheet and roll it out to a 12 by 14-inch rectangle using a floured rolling pin.
  6. Transfer Pastry: Move the rolled pastry onto the prepared baking sheet carefully.
  7. Warm Preserves: Heat the blackberry or blueberry preserves in a microwave-safe dish for about 10 seconds to soften.
  8. Spread Preserves: Spoon the warmed preserves down the center lengthwise of the puff pastry.
  9. Add Blackberry Mixture: Carefully spoon the blackberry mixture on top of the preserves, keeping it centered along the pastry.
  10. Cut Slits in Pastry: Along each long edge of the pastry, cut 3-inch long slits spaced about one inch apart.
  11. Fold Strips: Starting at the top, fold the pastry strips over the blackberry filling, alternating sides and overlapping slightly to enclose the filling.
  12. Brush and Sugar: Brush the top of the strudel with egg wash, then sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly for a sweet crust finish.
  13. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 21 to 23 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
  14. Cool: Allow the strudel to cool for 10 to 15 minutes on the baking sheet before slicing and serving to let the filling set.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry is cold but thawed to make rolling easier and to maintain flakiness.
  • Be gentle when mixing berries to avoid crushing them and keep the texture intact.
  • You can substitute blackberries with blueberries or mixed berries for different flavor variations.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated briefly in the oven for crispness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/fresh-blackberry-strudel-recipe/