Some recipes get invented for a syrup. This one simply has syrup added to it.
Sour cherry strudel has appeared on Central European dessert tables for generations, long before anyone thought to bottle the flavor. This version uses puff pastry to keep preparation straightforward, then layers pitted cherries with breadcrumbs and Mayer Sour Cherry Syrup.
The breadcrumbs absorb excess juice and help the pastry stay crisp. With five ingredients and prepared puff pastry, the recipe delivers the familiar contrast of golden pastry and tart cherry filling without becoming an all-day project.
Ingredients
3 tbsp Mayer Sour Cherry Syrup
1 sheet puff pastry
1 cup pitted cherries
1 tbsp breadcrumbs or crushed biscuits
Powdered sugar, for finishing
Directions
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Lay the puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Scatter the breadcrumbs over it, leaving a narrow border around the edges.
Distribute the pitted cherries over the pastry and drizzle with Mayer Sour Cherry Syrup.
Roll up the pastry, place it seam-side down, and seal the edges.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
Let the strudel cool briefly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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