Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this classic German Apple Strudel, known as Apfelstrudel. A perfect balance of tart apples, warm spices, and sweet raisins wrapped in crisp layers of phyllo dough.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 6 medium tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Strudel:
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for toasting breadcrumbs)
- 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing phyllo)
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast breadcrumbs: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and toast the breadcrumbs until golden; set aside to cool.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with sugar, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Assemble the strudel: Layer phyllo dough sheets, brushing each with melted butter. Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs over the top layer, add the apple filling, and roll up the strudel.
- Bake: Brush the top with butter and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and slice before serving.
Notes
- To make it more traditional, use homemade strudel dough instead of phyllo.
- Soak the raisins in rum or apple juice for added flavor.
- Best served warm with vanilla sauce or a scoop of ice cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
