Guvara (Goo-vah-rah)

Fruit Strudel

Guvara

Items Needed

Mixing bowl, rolling pin, baking tray, spatula

Ingredients
2 cups flour
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp oil
2 cups cooked fruit (apples, cherries, or berries)
1/2 cup sugar

Guvara
Fruit Strudel

Guvara is a delicate, flaky strudel filled with sweet, spiced fruits like apples, cherries, or berries. The tender pastry layers, folded around the juicy filling, create a dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Often served during celebrations or as a special treat, guvara reflects the Romani talent for adapting local culinary techniques to create something uniquely their own. Its sweetness and lightness make it a perfect way to end a meal or enjoy alongside tea.

Recipe Directions

Mix flour, water, and oil to form a dough. Roll out into a thin sheet.

Spread cooked fruit and sugar over the dough. Roll tightly and seal edges.

Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

— Isabella Garcia

History

Guvara’s origins lie in the Central European tradition of strudel, which the Romani encountered during their travels through Austria and Hungary. The Romani adopted and simplified the technique, making it their own by using available fruits and adapting the pastry to their cooking methods.

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