Easy Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
Warm, spiced, and wrapped in flaky phyllo, this easy Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) is a classic dessert that’s perfect for holidays, weeknights, or any cozy gathering.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 293kcal
Equipment
- 1 kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds thinly sliced baking apples about 5 cups | i.e.,Jonagold, Granny Smith, etc.
- ¾ cup golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest zest of one lemon
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ cup almonds ground
- 1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1¼ cups butter divided
- 12 leaves phyllo pastry thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a skillet, melt ¼ cup butter. Stir in breadcrumbs and toast until golden. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix sliced apples, raisins, lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and ground almonds.
- Place one phyllo sheet on a towel. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs. Repeat with 6 sheets, stacking and buttering each one.
- Spoon apple filling along the short end in a 3-inch strip, leaving 2 inches at sides.
- Using the towel, roll up the strudel and tuck in the ends. Transfer seam-side down to a baking sheet. Repeat for second strudel.Brush tops with butter, sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake the strudels at 400°F (205°C) for 10 minutes. Then carefully place an aluminum foil shield over the top of each one. Close the oven door, reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C), and continue baking for about 20 minutes, until the strudels are crisp and golden. (The internal temperature should be around 190-200°F / 88–93°C.)
- Cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
This recipe makes two large strudels.
Strudel tends to brown quickly on top. To prevent overbaking, make an aluminum foil shield for each one before you start baking. Cut two pieces of foil, each about the size of a strudel – large enough to cover the top but not the sides. Gently shape the foil over the unbaked strudels, then set them aside.
Tips
- Use a mix of tart + sweet apples for best flavor.
- Mixing the Apples: It is vital that the apples are mixed in immediately before you assemble the strudels.
- If phyllo sheets tear, just patch with butter and crumbs—no one will know.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
