Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
Kimberly Killebrew
The national dessert of Austria, Apple Strudel features a delightfully flaky pastry shell filled with spiced apples and raisins and served with vanilla sauce or ice cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Resting Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 2 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine Austrian, German
Servings 12
Calories 236 kcal
- For the Strudel Dough:
- 2 cups bread flour (can substitute all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons neutral tasting oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 egg (optional), makes the dough easier to work with but the pastry will not be as flaky
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted and divided
- For the Filling:
- 5 medium apples (tart or sweet-tart) , peeled and cored, cut into small cubes or thinly sliced (e.g. Granny Smith, Pink Lady, McIntosh, Braeburn, etc)
- 1/3 cup golden raisins (can use regular raisins)
- 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional), toasted in a dry skillet until lightly browned
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (apple strudel isn't overly "cinnamony" but you can increase it if you prefer)
- 1/2 cup fine white breadcrumbs , toasted in a dry skillet until light golden
- powdered sugar for dusting
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Apfelstrudel, Apple Strudel