Apple and prune strudel

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak prunes in rum for several hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Gently heat prunes, rum and honey for 1-2 minutes over medium-high flame until honey is dissolved. Stir and set aside.

3. 3

   Peel and core all the apples and cut them into walnut-sized pieces.

4. 4

   Place them in a bowl with cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, vanilla sugar, soaked prunes and grated lemon rind. Toss gently together and set aside.

5. 5

   Lay a sheet of pastry on top of the clean working surface. Brush with a little butter and place the next sheet on top, brush again with butter. Continue layering and buttering as before until all 6 sheets are used.

6. 6

   Using a slotted spoon, pile the half of fruit along the length of the front edge making sure that the prunes are evenly distributed. Roll the pastry around the fruit into a sausage shape, tucking in the ends. Repeat with the remaining 6 sheets. The amount is enough for 2 strudels.

7. 7

   Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each roll with melted butter.

8. 8

   Bake in the oven at 190°C for 25-30 minutes or until crisp and golden.

9. 9

   Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm or chilled the following day.

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