Plum Strudel with Cinnamon Glaze for the Break in the Fast

by Lora Wiley-Lennartz
Plum Vanilla Strudel with Cinnamon Glaze
This is something I whipped up quickly today for a Yom Kippur “Break in the Fast” party we are attending tonight. I thought a strudel would be an appropriate Mad Hausfrau contribution.
The addition of the vanilla to both the preserves and the strudel dough added another layer of flavor to this rich, delicious autumn dessert. By bringing this winner strudel tonight, I am hoping to atone for my past baking sins.

Plum Strudel with Cinnamon Glaze
For the Plum Vanilla Preserves:

(Barely adapted from Quick Plum Preserves at Epicurious)


Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds ripe read plums
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Directions:
  • De-pit and chop plums.
  • Place plums in a medium saucepan and add sugar, water and vanilla bean paste.
  • Stir together and simmer, stirring every once in a while for about 1 hour.
  • When mixture has reduced and thickened, remove from heat and let cool completely.

For the Strudel:
(Barely adapted from Plum Strudel from Saveur)

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup ice cold water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Plum preserves
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
Directions:
  • Place first 5 ingredients in a food processor and process until they reach a crumb texture. If the mixture is still too powdery, break it up the butter pieces further by rubbing the mixture between your hands.
  • Add 2 beaten eggs, ice water and vanilla bean paste and pulse until a dough forms.
  • Wrap in plastic film and chill in the fridge for one hour.
  • In the meantime grind the walnuts and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar together in the food processor and set aside.
  • Process the plum preserves until smooth. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line a baking pan or sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove dough from fridge and divide evenly into three pieces.
  • Roll each piece out into a 11″x7″ rectangle.
  • Place one of the rectangles in pan or sheet and spread half of the plum preserves over it, then sprinkle one third of the walnut sugar mixture over the preserves.
  • Repeat with the second rectangle. 
  • Place the final rectangle on top and poke holes in it with a fork.
  • Brush remaining beaten egg over the top and sprinkle the remaining walnuts over the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the tops is golden.
  • Remove from oven and immediately make the glaze (recipe below).
For the Cinnamon Glaze:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup confectioners’ (powdered) sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

  • Place sugar, cream and cinnamon in a small saucepan.
  • Heat over a low setting stirring until combined and melted.
  • Drizzle over the strudel.
  • Slice when cooled completely.

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14 comments

Russell at Chasing Delicious October 28, 2011 - 1:13 am

Yum! This strudel looks soo good!

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Jamie October 24, 2011 - 7:32 am

Lora, this looks insanely good! I love plums but boy does this bring them to a new extraordinary height! I must try this recipe next time plum season rolls around in France. Your friends must've gone wild with this. And a very Happy New Year to you and yours!

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adozeneggs October 23, 2011 - 2:20 pm

I love that you made your own plum preserves. I wonder if I can find plums in VT now…
What baking sins could you have ever committed??
Thinking this could be a great breakfast dish around Holiday time.
You post such interesting recipes and flavor combinations.
xo

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Sook October 16, 2011 - 8:21 pm

I've never baked with plums before but I used to love when my college roommate baked plum pies. Your plum strudel looks delicious!

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Lauren October 13, 2011 - 12:56 pm

This looks amazing!!! Both my husband and I are big strudel fans, but I've never tried it with plum. I'll be the vanilla and cinnamon really put it over the top!

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Trix October 13, 2011 - 12:48 pm

Ha, I love that you just "whip this out." I would be sweating over it all day, lol. I am sure your "sins" were wiped clean because of it!

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Pacheco Patty October 12, 2011 - 6:22 pm

This is one amazing layered streudel and I love the plum preserves! Great way to celebrate the new year;-)

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Joanne October 12, 2011 - 12:37 pm

I don't think I've ever seen a layered strudel like this! With the tart sweet flavor of plum, I know it must be addictive.

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The Vanilla Bean Baker October 11, 2011 - 1:07 am

I doubt that you have any baking sins to atone for but if you do, this strudel will certainly to the job.

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Jill @ MadAboutMacarons October 10, 2011 - 3:49 pm

As if the plum and vanilla strudel wasn't enough – there's THAT amazing glaze, too! Wow.

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Angie's Recipes October 10, 2011 - 1:01 pm

Rich and decadent!

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Linda V @ Bubble and Sweet October 10, 2011 - 10:58 am

Oh I must go and catch up and see what sins, although I am sure in reality you have none to atone for. I love all the flavors you have combined in this strudel it looks totally yum!

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Barbara Bakes October 9, 2011 - 12:42 pm

This looks heavenly. I'm sure all sins are atoned for!

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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella October 9, 2011 - 10:01 am

That looks absolutely divine! 😮 Love the cinnamon glaze and vanilla layers Mad Hausfrau! 🙂

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