Apfelstrudel

Name: Apfelstrudel
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 6 Granny Smith apples, sliced; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 8 phyllo dough sheets, thawed; 2 tbsp powdered sugar

A classic pastry filled with spiced apples, raisins, and toasted breadcrumbs wrapped in thin, crispy layers.

70 minMediumServes 8280 cal/serving

GermanDessertOvenVegetarianNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

Ingredients

6 Granny Smith apples, sliced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
8 phyllo dough sheets, thawed
2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Toss 6 sliced Granny Smith apples with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup raisins in a large bowl.
3

Toast 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
4

Layer 8 thawed phyllo dough sheets on a clean towel, brushing each sheet with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
5

Sprinkle 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs over the pastry, then top with the apple filling.
6

Roll pastry tightly over filling, place seam-side down on baking sheet, and brush top with remaining 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
7

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden, cool slightly, and dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar.

Questions

Can I make Apfelstrudel dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Apfelstrudel gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, 8 phyllo dough sheets, thawed has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free dessert collection instead.

How long does Apfelstrudel keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Apfelstrudel?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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