Desanka'S Simple Apple Strudel

1. 1

   Crush Maria cookies and mix with cinnamon

2. 2

   Place one sheet of filo dough on a towel and spread melted butter all over the sheet with a brush and lightly sprinkle the crushed Maria cookies and cinnamon on top

3. 3

   Add second filo sheet and repeat butter spreading and cookie sprinkling. Continue this process until you've reached the 10th sheet!

4. 4

   Directly grate two peeled apples (Grammy Smith preferable, sour/sweet) onto the filo, spread evenly over the bottom half of the dough, length-wise (hot-dog style).

5. 5

   Sprinkle the raisins and sugar over the grated apples evenly, as well. Don't be shy with these!

6. 6

   Fold the ends and roll the filo over itself into a log

7. 7

   Brush butter over the top of the log and with a sharp knife pre-slice the strudel

8. 8

   Bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 30 minutes

9. 9

   Remove from oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Eat warm with vanilla ice cream or cream. Enjoy!!!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.