Apfelstrudel (saxon Apple Strudel)

Apfelstrudel is a traditional Saxon dessert made with thinly sliced apples, sugar, and cinnamon, all wrapped in a flaky pastry. This delicious treat is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests!

Apfelstrudel (saxon Apple Strudel)

Ingredients

  • 6 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 6 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.
  3. Place a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  4. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo dough sheets, stacking them on top of each other.
  5. Spoon the apple mixture along one long edge of the phyllo stack, leaving a border on the sides.
  6. Roll the phyllo stack, enclosing the apple mixture, and place it seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  7. Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
10g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Baking sheet Pastry brush

Tools

Knife Large bowl

Serving suggestions

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

Tips & tricks

For a flakier pastry, you can use more layers of phyllo dough.

Cost

$10