Cherry Streudel

Yes I am cooking a great deal in January and I am Very Happy thank you. Made this last night, added some cream cheese with maple syrup at the bottom but not sure it needed it? It was VERY 'runneth over' vibes. Anyway we ate it with vanilla ice cream and watched that hideous documentary series Breath Of Fire. Why do cult leaders have to ruin everything? Love you. x

1 puff pastry sheet, defrosted
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of salt
4 cups fresh cherries, pits removed
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
sugar, for sanding

Defrost the puff pastry according to package directions. (It takes approximately 30 minutes to defrost one sheet)

Preheat the oven to 375° F

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss the cherries with the lemon juice, then add to the dry mixture. Toss until the cherries are well coated and set aside.

Unfold the puff pastry and roll out onto a lightly floured surface to approximately 11 x 15 inches. Spoon the cherries out onto the dough in a line down the middle. Fold one edge over the cherries, then take the opposite side and fold it over—Tuck in the ends.

Brush the top of the strudel with the melted butter, then sand generously with sugar. Use a serrated knife to make several diagonal slashes along the top of the strudel. Carefully transfer the strudel to a Baking Sheet that's been lined with Parchment Paper.

Bake for 30 - 35 minutes until the top is golden and puffy.

Allow the strudel to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing.