Blueberry Season in Murmansk Region: Quick Strudel Recipe
This dish won«t take much of your time
August is the perfect time to gather wild berries and treat your loved ones to homemade baked goods. We share a simple recipe for a pie made from ready-made dough, where the filling is guaranteed to stay inside.
Ingredients:
puff pastry (yeast-free) — 1 sheet (250 g);
fresh blueberries — 300 g;
sugar — 80 g (about ⅓ cup);
cornstarch — 1.5 tbsp;
breadcrumbs or ground cookies — 2 tbsp;
butter — 20 g;
egg — 1 (for brushing).
Step-by-step recipe:
Prepare the base. Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature and roll it out lightly on a sheet of parchment. Brush the surface with melted butter, leaving the edges clean (about 2 cm). Sprinkle the butter with breadcrumbs or crushed cookies — this thin layer will absorb excess berry juice during baking.
The secret of the filling. Sort the blueberries; they should be dry. In a deep bowl, gently mix the berries with sugar and cornstarch. It is the starch that will turn the released juice into a thick, tender jam and keep it inside.
Assembling the roll. Spread the blueberry filling in an even layer over the breadcrumbs.
Shaping. Lifting the edge of the parchment, carefully roll the dough into a tight roll. Pinch the side edges and the bottom seam very thoroughly so the juice does not leak onto the baking sheet.
Preparing to bake. Turn the roll seam-side down. Make several diagonal cuts on the surface for steam to escape and brush with beaten egg — this will give the pie an appetizing glaze.
Baking. Place the strudel in an oven preheated to 200 °C (392 °F) for 25–30 minutes. The dough should brown well.
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