German Apple Strudel Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic German Apple Strudel with this easy recipe. Sweet and tangy apples, warm cinnamon, and crunchy nuts wrapped in a flaky puff pastry – a perfect dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 6 large apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for toasting breadcrumbs)
For Assembly:
- 1 sheet puff pastry or homemade strudel dough
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toast breadcrumbs: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet and toast the breadcrumbs until golden, about 3–4 minutes.
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, raisins, nuts, and toasted breadcrumbs.
- Roll out pastry: Roll out puff pastry, add filling, and roll into a log.
- Bake: Brush with butter, bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Traditional strudel dough is paper-thin and time-consuming to make, but puff pastry offers a convenient alternative.
- Enhance the dessert by serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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