Easy Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)

Made with phyllo dough and fresh apples, this Easy Apple Strudel {Apfelstrudel} is fancy enough for the most elaborate Oktoberfest menu, yet simple enough for any night of the year.

Course Dessert

Cuisine German

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 291kcal

Author Renee

Equipment

1 Heavy Baking Sheet
1 Mixing Bowl
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

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Instructions

Prepare Apple Strudel Filling

Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
Melt ¼ cup of the butter, and then add breadcrumbs.
Saute breadcrumbs in melted butter until toasty.
Set aside.
Mix together sliced apples, raisins, lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and ground almonds.
It is very important that you do this immediately before you assemble the strudels. Do not allow the mixture to set after mixing, or it will become too juicy for the delicate phyllo leaves before the strudel bakes.

Assemble Apple Strudel

Preheat oven to 400°F | 205°C.
Place one phyllo leaf on a kitchen towel and brush with melted butter.
Sprinkle with about a tablespoon of breadcrumbs.
Place a second leaf on top and brush with butter again.
Sprinkle with a tablespoon of breadcrumbs.
Repeat until 6 leaves have been used.
Spread filling in a 3-inch strip along the narrow end of the phyllo, leaving a 2-inch border on the sides.
Lift towel and use it to help you roll up the strudel.
Press the ends down to seal. (I don't worry too much about this - some filling may come out, but it always turns out fine.)
Brush top of the strudel with butter and sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs.
Repeat to make the second strudel.
Bake the strudels at 400°F | 205°C for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned.

Notes

This recipe makes two large strudels.

Wrapped tightly in parchment or plastic wrap, strudel may be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Strudel gets soggy quickly, so if you store it for more than a day, the pastry will lose its crisp texture.

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