Tonight, we’re taking a delicious, crispy, fruity journey to Europe with a classic treat: the Apple Strudel. This popular pastry often steals the show at various functions from Oktoberfest celebrations to cozy family tea times. Just imagine biting into a lovely, golden-brown shell that’s rolled around a juicy, warmly-spiced apple filling. Heavenly, right? You bet! Apple Strudel is light on calories and heavy on taste, meaning you can treat yourself without feeling guilty. A crowd-pleaser for sure, your friends, family, and followers will love you for showing them how to make this gem of a dessert right at home!
Please note that with a prep time of about 2 hours and a cook time of that whips up to 8-10 servings of Apple Strudels.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 155 minutes
- Servings: 8 -10 pieces
- Yield: 2 strudels
So, enough chatter, let’s roll up our sleeves and get to the good stuff!
Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 4 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
You���ll also need a large baking sheet and a clean tea towel. The lemon zest in the dough brings a lovely aroma and flavor to the strudel. If you’re not a fan of raisins, you can certainly skip them, or replace with dried cranberries!
How To Make Apple Strudel
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and lemon zest. Slowly add water while mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth, cover, and let rest for an hour.
- In another bowl, mix the apples, cinnamon, and sugar. If using, stir in raisins.
- Roll out your rested dough on the tea towel and gently stretch until paper-thin. Spread melted butter over top, sprinkle bread crumbs, and pour apple mixture onto one side.
- Using the tea towel, gently roll the dough around the filling. Transfer to a baking sheet, brush with more melted butter and bake at 375F for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Tips For The Best Results
- Use a mix of sweet and tangy apples for a balanced flavour!
- Don’t skimp on the resting time for the dough. It makes it easier to stretch and prevents tearing.
Storage Tips
- Store in an airtight container. It can stay fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature, or a week in the fridge.
- You can also freeze baked strudel for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat in the oven before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use a different fruit instead of apples?
A: Absolutely! Peach, pear or berry strudels are also delicious!
Q: Can I use instant yeast in the dough?
A: Traditional strudel dough doesn’t contain yeast. So, you don’t need it.
Q: What should I do if my dough keeps tearing?
A: Try rolling it again or patch small tears with extra dough.
Q: Can I make the strudel dough ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can refrigerate the dough for 24 hours.
Q: Can I use gluten-free flour?
A: Yes, but it might alter the taste and texture.
Nutritional Facts of Apple Strudel
- Calories: 265
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 20g
- Protein: 4g
And there you have it! Your very own homemade Apple Strudel. You’re officially a Strudel Slinger now! And remember, you can switch things up with your filling of choice. So, go ahead, impress friends and fam with this strudel delight! Laden with apples, and kissed by cinnamon, this crispy joy is begging to be served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy, foodies!
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