Apple Strudel

Name: Apple Strudel
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 270 g Filo pastry (frozen or fresh); 1500 g Sweet-sour apples (e.g., Granny Smith); 150 g Granulated sugar; 2 tsp Ground cinnamon; 100 g Raisins; 50 g Breadcrumbs; 100 g Butter, melted; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 2 tbsp Powdered sugar for dusting

Difficulty

medium

Time

1h 15m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Apple strudel is a classic, delicious dessert with roots tracing back to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Its thin, crispy pastry perfectly encases a spiced, juicy apple filling. It's an ideal choice for a sweet treat after Sunday lunch or alongside a cozy afternoon coffee. While its preparation requires attention, the result is well worth the effort.

ingredients

8 Servings

270 g Filo pastry (frozen or fresh)1500 g Sweet-sour apples (e.g., Granny Smith)150 g Granulated sugar2 tsp Ground cinnamon100 g Raisins50 g Breadcrumbs100 g Butter, melted1 tbsp Lemon juice2 tbsp Powdered sugar for dusting

Steps

Prepare Filling

Peel, core, and grate the apples using a large-holed grater, or slice them thinly. Mix the grated apples with sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and lemon juice. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out any excess liquid. Stir in the breadcrumbs, which will absorb any remaining moisture.

Assemble Strudel

Melt the butter. Lay out a clean kitchen towel and place 2-3 filo pastry sheets on top of each other, brushing each one thinly with melted butter. Sprinkle a little breadcrumbs on one end of the pastry, then evenly spread half of the apple filling over it, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold in the sides of the pastry, then use the kitchen towel to tightly roll up the strudel.

Bake Strudel

Carefully transfer the rolled strudel to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam-side down. Brush the top with more melted butter. Repeat the process with the remaining filo sheets and filling. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (160°C for fan-assisted ovens) for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Serve

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly on the baking sheet. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar. It's delicious warm or at room temperature, and can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Extra Tips

► Always cover the filo pastry sheets with a damp kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out while rolling.

► Don't skimp on the butter; it gives the pastry its crispiness and golden-brown color.

► Let it cool slightly before serving, this makes it easier to slice and allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	280 kcal	420 kcal
Protein	3g	4.5g
Fat	12g	18g
Carbohydrate	40g	60g
Fiber	3g	4.5g
Sugar	25g	37.5g