Apple Strudel (Jablkový štrúdl)

Jablkový štrúdl, also known as Apple Strudel, is a traditional Slovak pastry that is perfect for dessert or a sweet snack. This delicious dessert is made with flaky pastry dough and a sweet apple filling, and it's often enjoyed with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

Vegan Vegetarian Dessert Slovak Traditional Slovak Cuisine Pastry
Apple Strudel (Jablkový štrúdl)

Ingredients

  • 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 package of filo pastry sheets
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and chopped walnuts.
  3. Place a filo pastry sheet on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  4. Repeat the process with 4 more filo pastry sheets, overlapping them slightly.
  5. Spread the apple filling along one long edge of the pastry, leaving a border around the edges.
  6. Roll the pastry and tuck in the edges to seal the filling inside.
  7. Transfer the strudel to a baking sheet and brush the top with melted butter.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
  9. Let the strudel cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before 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 apple strudel warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips & tricks

For a shortcut, you can use store-bought puff pastry instead of making the filo pastry from scratch.

Cost

$10