Huckleberry And Peach Strudel
A delightful fruit-filled puff pastry dessert combining sweet peaches, tart huckleberries, toasted almonds, and coconut, perfect for summer gatherings and fruit lovers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Make pastry with flour, butter, cold water, and egg yolk. Chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll dough to a 12 x 16-inch rectangle. Trim to 10 x 15 inches, reserving the trimmings.
- Transfer the dough to a large baking sheet. Brush a 5 x 8-inch area in the center with half of the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the mixture of toasted chopped almonds, coconut, and wafer crumbs over the buttered area.
- Mix peaches, huckleberries, sugar, grated orange peel, and lemon juice.
- Spread the fruit mixture over the crumbs in the center of the pastry.
- Arrange the reserved strips of dough over the filling in a lattice pattern.
- Fold the long sides of the pastry inward, then fold the short ends. Brush with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden. Transfer to a serving platter and cool for 15 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Tips & Substitutions
For a flakier strudel, ensure your butter is cold when making the pastry and handle the dough as little as possible. You can substitute huckleberries with blueberries if they're unavailable, and add a pinch of cinnamon to the fruit mixture for extra warmth. For a different flavor profile, consider using almond extract instead of vanilla.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the huckleberry and peach strudel warm, dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch. It pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Consider serving with a side of Lemon Sauce For Cakes to enhance the flavors, or alongside a fresh fruit salad for a refreshing contrast.
Storage & Reheating
To store leftovers, cover the strudel tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through and crisp. This prevents the pastry from becoming soggy.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Huckleberry And Peach Strudel contains roughly 454 calories, with 10g protein, 33g carbohydrates, and 32g fat. It is an excellent source of protein (21% of the Daily Value), and a good source of iron and vitamin A. It also contributes 4g of dietary fiber toward your daily target.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the strudel ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the strudel in advance. Assemble it without baking, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake directly from the fridge, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
What can I use if I don't have huckleberries?
If huckleberries are hard to find, blueberries are a great substitute and will still provide a delicious flavor. You can also mix in some raspberries for a tangy twist or even use frozen huckleberries if fresh ones are out of season.
How do I prevent the strudel from getting soggy?
To prevent sogginess, ensure that the fruit mixture is not too wet before spreading it on the pastry. You can also sprinkle a thin layer of breadcrumbs over the dough before adding the filling, which helps absorb excess moisture and keeps the pastry crisp.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).