Germany Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel)
Beloved in Germany, Austria, and other countries in the region, Apfelstrudel features apples baked in a pastry dough. It is popular both as a dessert and an accompaniment to afternoon coffee. The oldest strudel recipe, a handwritten note located at the Wienbibliothek im Rathaus (Vienna Library in City Hall) in Austria, dates back to 1696. Both homemade and commercially-produced strudels are common in Germany.
Recipe Servings: 10
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) all-purpose flour
- 7 oz (200 g) sugar
- 1/2 lb (225 g) butter
- 3 eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 lbs (1 kg) apples, peeled, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) vanilla sugar
- Powdered sugar, as needed for topping
Directions
- Grease two baking sheets and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sift flour into a mixing bowl.
- Add sugar and salt.
- Mix in the butter followed by the egg and vanilla to form a smooth dough.
- Divide dough in half.
- Roll each half out to a thin rectangle.
- Spread apples evenly over dough.
- Sprinkle with vanilla sugar.
- Roll up each strudel.
- Pinch seams and ends together securely.
- Transfer strudels to prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 60 minutes, until golden.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Apple strudel can be served plain but is often accompanied by vanilla-flavored whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
Up to 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of sliced almonds, 1/3 cup (80 ml) of raisins, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of cinnamon may be added to the filling before rolling up the strudel.Copyright © 1993—2024 World Trade Press. All rights reserved.