Hessian Apple Strudel
Hessian Apple Strudel is a traditional dessert from the Hessian cuisine, known for its flaky pastry and sweet apple filling. This recipe is perfect for a cozy evening with a warm cup of coffee or tea.
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
- 6 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and chopped walnuts.
- Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets, stacking them on top of each other.
- Spoon the apple mixture along one long edge of the phyllo stack, leaving some space at the edges. Fold the edges over the filling and roll the strudel.
- Transfer the strudel to a baking sheet and brush the top with melted butter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the strudel is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let it cool slightly, 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
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 15g
- Protein
- 4g
Supplies
Baking sheet Pastry brush
Tools
Knife Large bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Hessian Apple Strudel warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add a splash of rum or rum extract to the apple filling for a boozy twist.
Cost
$10