Apfelstrudel: Apple dessert in pastry

Apfelstrudel, a traditional Austrian dessert, is a delicious apple-filled pastry that is sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of sweet, tart apples and flaky pastry creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Follow this detailed recipe to create your own homemade Apfelstrudel:

Apfelstrudel: Apple dessert in pastry

Ingredients:

1. - 4-5 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

2. - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

3. - 1/2 cup raisins

4. - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

5. - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

6. - 1 tsp ground cinnamon

7. - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

8. - Zest of 1 lemon

9. - 1/4 cup melted butter

10. - 1 package of filo pastry sheets

11. - Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, raisins, breadcrumbs, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Mix well to coat the apples evenly.

3. Brush a sheet of filo pastry with melted butter and place another sheet on top. Brush with more butter and continue layering until you have used half of the pastry sheets.

4. Spread the apple filling evenly along one long edge of the pastry sheets, leaving a border of about 2 inches on the sides.

5. Roll the pastry tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go. Place the strudel seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Brush the top of the strudel with more melted butter and sprinkle with a little sugar.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.

8. Allow the strudel to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

9. Enjoy your homemade Apfelstrudel warm, with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

With its irresistible combination of apples, spices, and pastry, Apfelstrudel is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Give this recipe a try and treat yourself to a taste of Austria in your own kitchen. Guten Appetit!

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