This recipe for Croatian apple strudel, strudel od jakuba, is made with filo dough and is from Klara Cvitanovich, co-owner of Drago's Restaurants in New Orleans, Metairie, La., and Jackson, Miss. This is one of the desserts, along with fritule and krostule, she serves her family for the Christmas holidays. The pita or pastry dough was always made by hand but, now, with filo dough so readily available, Cvitanovich uses it to make her strudel. You might also enjoy reading all about Croatian strudel.

Makes 2 large Croatian Apple Strudels

Here are more recipes from Klara Cvitanovich:

Traditional Croatian Stuffed Cabbage Recipe - Sarma

Traditional Croatian Angel Wings Recipe - Krostule

Traditional Croatian Fritters Recipe - Fritule

See Also

Strudel Dough Recipes

Croatian Sour Cherry Strudel Recipe

How to Make Cheese Strudel