Homemade German Apple Strudel : Aromatic Slice of Paradise…
Apple strudel, a classic recipe too good not to try. Rich in apples, with raisins and pine nuts , it is flavored with lemon and cinnamon , all enclosed by an irresistible crisp pastry. I love to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream as dessert , but I also find it perfect for breakfast and any time of day.
Apple Strudel Ingredients:
For the pastry:
- 250g / 2 cups Plain flour / All-purpose flour
- 1 Egg
- 90ml / ⅜ cup Water
- 20ml / 1½ tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Sugar
For the filling:
- 1kg / 2¼ lbs Apples (Golden Delicious, Bramley, or Granny Smith)
- 80g / ½ cup Sultanas / Golden raisins
- 70g / ½ cup Pine nuts
- 1 Unwaxed/organic lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp Caster sugar / Granulated sugar / Light brown sugar
- 50g / 3½ tbsp Butter / Unsalted butter
- 70g / ¾ cup Breadcrumbs
Additional ingredients:
- 20g / 1½ tbsp Melted butter
- 2 tbsp Icing sugar / Powdered sugar
How to make Apple Strudel:
- In a bowl, put sifted flour. Add water, oil, egg, salt, and sugar. Work in bowl, then on surface until smooth and elastic.
- Beat dough repeatedly flat. Cover with bowl and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Soak raisins in water or rum.
- Peel and core apples, cut into slices. Add lemon zest and juice, mix well.
- Melt butter in a pan, toast breadcrumbs, then cool.
- Add sugar, pine nuts, cinnamon, and squeezed raisins to apples.
- Roll out dough thinly using a rolling pin and hands.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs (can mix with apples).
- Arrange apple mixture with raisins and pine nuts on top of dough.
- Roll up dough into classic strudel shape.
- Brush with melted butter and bake in ventilated oven at 180 °C (350°F) for about 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let cool, and serve with powdered sugar.
Bon Appétit!
