Description
This delightful Apple Strudel recipe features a flaky phyllo dough filled with a sweet and spiced apple mixture, perfect for a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 6 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Strudel:
- 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix apples, sugars, spices, raisins, and nuts.
- Assemble the Strudel: Layer phyllo sheets with butter, sprinkle breadcrumbs, add filling, and roll into a log.
- Bake: Place the strudel on the baking sheet, brush with butter, and bake until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian, German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
