Apfelstrudel (austrian Apple Strudel)

Apfelstrudel, or Austrian Apple Strudel, is a classic Central European dessert that features a flaky pastry filled with spiced apples, raisins, and nuts. This delicious treat is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your friends and family.

Apfelstrudel (austrian Apple Strudel)

Ingredients

  • 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
  3. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  4. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets, stacking each one on top of the other and brushing with butter and sprinkling with breadcrumbs.
  5. Spoon the apple filling along one long edge of the phyllo stack, leaving a border on the sides. Fold the short edges over the filling, then roll up the strudel from the long edge, using the parchment paper to help lift and roll.
  6. Place the strudel, seam side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the top with any remaining melted butter.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the strudel is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  8. Let the strudel cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar. Slice and serve warm.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
15g
Protein
4g

Supplies

Parchment paper Baking sheet

Tools

Pastry brush Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Apfelstrudel warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For a shortcut, you can use store-bought puff pastry instead of making your own dough.

Cost

$10