Private cooking lesson

 

"Thank you, the food was great! .

John Mc., Newton, Mass.

Kid's cooking birthday party

Izzy and her 10 and 11 year old friends had fun cooking dinner and sitting down to enjoy it.

Puff Pastry Apple Strudel

1 sheet puff pastry
2 T sugar
1 T flour
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3 T raisins (optional
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 egg, beaten with 1 T water
Confectioners’ sugar, for sprinkling on top (optional)

Thaw pastry in refrigerator for several hours or at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add apples and raisins and toss to coat. Unfold pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and roll into a 16"x12" rectangle. With short side facing you, spoon apple mixture on bottom half of pastry to within 1-inch of edges. Starting at short side, roll up like a jelly roll. Place seam-side down on an ungreased or parchment lined baking sheet. Tuck ends under to seal. Brush with egg mixture. Cut several 2-inch long slits 2” apart on top of pastry. Bake at 375° for about 26 to 29 minutes, or until golden. Cool on baking sheet or wire rack for 30 minutes. Slice and serve warm. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.

Yield: 1 strudel