The aroma fills the kitchen… warm apples, cinnamon, and vanilla swirling through the air, pulling you toward the oven like a sweet spell. It’s that scent, scent of home, soft, familiar... that takes you back to the days when grandma rolled strudel dough while telling stories in the background. This recipe is just that: simple, soulful, and deeply comforting - Macedonian at heart, even if its name comes from afar. Made with ready-made filo, but layered with love.
Check the instruction video in the end.
Ingredients:
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500 g apples (grated)
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100 g sugar (or to taste)
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 packet of vanilla sugar (optional)
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50 g ground walnuts (optional)
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50 g raisins (optional, soaked in rum or water)
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1 pack of filo pastry (500 g)
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100 ml oil or melted butter (for brushing)
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
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Prepare the filling:
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Peel and grate the apples.
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Squeeze out excess juice.
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Mix them with sugar, cinnamon, vanilla sugar, walnuts, and raisins.
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Assemble the strudels:
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Take 2 sheets of filo pastry and place them on top of each other.
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Lightly brush each sheet with oil or melted butter.
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Spread 2–3 tablespoons of the filling along one short edge.
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Roll up tightly like a cigar and place it in an oiled baking tray.
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Repeat until you use all the filling and sheets.
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Bake:
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Brush the tops with a bit more oil or butter.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown.
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Finish:
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Let them cool slightly, then generously dust with powdered sugar.
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Tips:
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You can cut them before baking, like in your photo, or after baking if you prefer.
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Serve warm or cold – perfect with coffee or ekshi su!
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