No no no, this is not the type of goulash you probably know. This is a whole new goulash, no beef included. Crispy buttery top, crispy buttery bottom and in between… is a heavenly gooey apple filling, this is my apple goulash.
In the Middle East, goulash is the fillo dough – you know that thing you can find in the freezer section of your local grocery store. This amazing apple goulash is a little bit unusual, I have to admit. Instead of layering the fillo dough sheets under and above the filling – as we usually do- I layered some at the bottom and shredded the rest on the top, the result is a beautifully looking and super delicious treat.
The top is light and crispy, the bottom is buttery and crunchy and the filling….. good gracious, the filling for this goulash is something to dream about.
It is loaded with hearty apple swimming in gooey sugar and butter sauce. This recipe was certified A+ by the boys and their dad. There were smiles all around. I’ll be making this again in the coming Thanksgiving gathering and I hope you’ll give this a try. This is comfort food at it’s finest.
I’ll leave you now with the visual recipe and a handy printable …. no excuse not to make it :)… Have a great weekend…. Enjoy!!
- 1 box fillo dough.
- Butter for brushing about 1/3 cup or you can use butter spray or cooking spray whatever works for you.
- 1/2 c unsalted butter.
- 3 Tbs flour.
- 1/2 c of brown sugar.
- 1/4 c of water.
- 5 apples cored peeled and sliced- or more depending on your dish.
- 1/3 c of white sugar.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in the flour and whisk.
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Gradually add the water and whisk.
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Then add the white and brown sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
Amira, thanks for the technique of shredding the fillo pastry on top of the pie. I recently made a lamb pie and tried to get the shredded look by scrunching up the fillo pastry in my hands, but your technique looks easier. Definitely going to give this a try!
NOw THIS would be the best goulash I’ve ever eaten! I hope you saved me some 🙂
Wow, I absolutely love the idea of the flaked filo! This sounds incredible. Pinned to try asap 🙂
I admit the word goulash totally through me of, glad to learn of this new goulash. Looks amazing and the top is so pretty. Yep Middle Eastern apple pie.
It’s like the middle eastern version of Apple Pie, love it!
My parents had four apple trees when I was growing up, so I thought I knew about every dessert involving apples. But this is new! Thanks!