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Traditional Apple Strudel Recipe
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Traditional Apple Strudel Recipe

Traditional apple strudel is a classic Central European dessert featuring a flaky puff pastry filled with spiced apples, golden raisins, and a hint of rum. It’s topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze for an extra touch of indulgence.

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2 strudels (serves 8-10)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Central European
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Strudel:
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons rum
  • 4 large apples peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 package 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
For the Cinnamon Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Soak Raisins: Mix raisins and rum in a small bowl. Place the bowl in hot water and soak for 15-20 minutes. Drain excess rum.
  2. Prepare Filling: Toss apples with lemon juice. Add raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
  3. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare parchment paper and roll out puff pastry on it.
  4. Assemble Strudel: Sprinkle breadcrumbs on pastry. Add apple mixture. Cut dough into strips and fold alternately over filling. Moisten edges with water.
  5. Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled strudel.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best results.
  • Fresh puff pastry can be used in place of frozen.
  • Strudel can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.