Apricot Baklava Strudel

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Apricot Baklava Strudel
120 min.
8
348kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our delightful Apricot Baklava Strudel, a fusion of traditional flavors and modern presentation that's perfect for any dessert lover! This vegetarian dish combines the luscious sweetness of ripe apricots with the rich nuttiness of almonds and pistachios, all enveloped in layers of crispy filo dough. Imagine taking the first bite, where the warm, honey-infused apricots burst with flavor, balanced perfectly by the crunch of nuts and the subtle hint of cardamom.

Not only is this dessert a treat for the palate, but it’s also visually stunning. The golden-brown strudel, adorned with a sprinkle of nuts and drizzled with honey, promises to capture attention at your next gathering. It's a delightful way to end any meal or to savor during a cozy afternoon with a cup of tea.

In just 120 minutes, you can whip up this impressive dessert that serves eight – making it a wonderful option for parties, family dinners, or just a decadent weekend treat for yourself and loved ones. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a satisfying balance of textures and flavors that pay homage to the classic baklava, all while being uniquely your creation. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your guests with this exquisite Apricot Baklava Strudel!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup almonds raw
  • 12 ounces apricots ripe quartered
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 10 sheets dough (12 by 17 in.)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 0.3 cup pistachios 
  • 0.5 cup sugar divided

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Bring honey and 1/4 cup sugar to a simmer in a saucepan, stirring to blend.
  3. Remove from heat and add apricots; set aside.
  4. Whirl nuts, cardamom, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until mostly ground. Set aside 2 tbsp.
  5. Lay a piece of parchment paper on a work surface. Working with 1 filo sheet at a time, set on paper, brush with some butter, and sprinkle with a scant 2 tbsp. nut mixture; repeat, stacking filo and pressing down to seal.
  6. Spoon apricots with a bit of honey mixture on filo stack along a long side.
  7. Roll up. Arrange roll on a diagonal on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment.
  8. Brush with more honey mixture; sprinkle with reserved 2 tbsp. nut mixture.
  9. Bake until browned and juices are bubbling out the ends, 15 to 20 minutes.
  10. Let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories348kcal
Protein5.27%
Fat45.93%
Carbs48.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.63
Glycemic Load
21.2
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.0121739493764%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.52mg
Catechin
1.82mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
2.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Quercetin
0.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:347.9kcal
17.4%
Fat:18.44g
28.38%
Saturated Fat:8.16g
51.03%
Carbohydrates:44.09g
14.7%
Net Carbohydrates:41.46g
15.07%
Sugar:28.7g
31.89%
Cholesterol:30.5mg
10.17%
Sodium:207.19mg
9.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.76g
9.52%
Vitamin A:1194.89IU
23.9%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.51%
Vitamin E:2.37mg
15.8%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.27%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11%
Fiber:2.64g
10.55%
Copper:0.19mg
9.58%
Selenium:6.51µg
9.3%
Phosphorus:85.56mg
8.56%
Iron:1.44mg
7.98%
Magnesium:30.96mg
7.74%
Folate:30.67µg
7.67%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.65%
Potassium:236.32mg
6.75%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.47%
Vitamin C:4.64mg
5.62%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.7%
Calcium:34.41mg
3.44%
Vitamin K:2.99µg
2.85%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.54%
Source:My Recipes