Description
A classic German apple strudel featuring paper-thin pastry wrapped around a warmly spiced apple and raisin filling, baked until golden and crisp.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups thinly sliced apples
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, lukewarm water, and vegetable oil. Mix into a smooth dough, then knead for about 10 minutes until elastic. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix sliced apples, sugar, raisins, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss well and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough on a floured surface as thin as possible, then transfer to a floured kitchen towel and gently stretch until paper-thin.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edges. Spread the apple mixture evenly on top.
- Using the towel, carefully roll the dough into a log starting from the long side. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add chopped walnuts or almonds for extra texture.
Substitute raisins with dried cranberries for a different flavor.
Try adding nutmeg or cardamom for spice variation.
Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
