Description
This sweet cabbage strudel combines tender sautéed cabbage with plump raisins and rich brown sugar, wrapped in crisp, golden pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium green cabbage, finely shredded (about 5 cups)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¾ cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package phyllo dough (thawed in fridge overnight)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing the dough)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shredded cabbage and salt. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage softens and begins to caramelize slightly. Stir in the cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins. Continue to cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the cabbage is soft and the mixture becomes sticky but not wet. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let the filling cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay a clean, slightly damp kitchen towel on your counter to help manage the phyllo dough during assembly.
- Unroll the phyllo dough and carefully remove one sheet, placing it flat on the towel. Brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat with 5 to 6 additional sheets, stacking them and brushing each one with butter. Spoon the cooled cabbage filling in a log shape along one long edge of the dough stack, leaving about a 1-inch border. Use the towel to gently roll the dough over the filling, tucking in the sides as you go to create a sealed log. Place the rolled strudel seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush the top with more melted butter.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the strudel is golden brown and crisp on the outside. Let it cool slightly on the baking sheet before slicing into 1.5 to 2 inch pieces. Dust the top with powdered sugar if using.
Notes
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 80 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 29 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
Keywords: Sweet Cabbage Strudel, Cabbage Recipes, German Strudel