Rhenish-Hessian Apple Strudel (Rhenish-Hessischer Apfelstrudel)

Rhenish-Hessischer Apfelstrudel, also known as Rhenish-Hessian Apple Strudel, is a traditional dessert from the Rhenish-Hessian cuisine. This delicious pastry is filled with spiced apples and raisins, wrapped in a thin, flaky dough, and baked to golden perfection. It's a perfect treat for any occasion, especially during the fall season.

Vegetarian Dessert Rhenish-Hessian German Cuisine Apple Dessert Traditional Recipe
Rhenish-Hessian Apple Strudel (Rhenish-Hessischer Apfelstrudel)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, raisins, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean, dry surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat with 4 more sheets, brushing each layer with butter.
  4. Sprinkle the top sheet with breadcrumbs.
  5. Spread the apple mixture over the breadcrumbs.
  6. Roll up the phyllo dough and apple filling, tucking in the sides as you go, to form a strudel.
  7. Transfer the strudel to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down.
  8. Brush the top of the strudel with the remaining melted butter.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the strudel is golden brown and crispy.
  10. Let the strudel cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
  11. Slice and serve the Rhenish-Hessischer Apfelstrudel warm. Enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
280 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
10g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Pastry brush Sharp knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Rhenish-Hessischer Apfelstrudel with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, to the apple filling for extra crunch and flavor.

Cost

$12