Description
Crisp, golden phyllo pastry wrapped around a warm, spiced apple filling—this classic apple strudel is elegant yet surprisingly approachable. With stovetop-cooked apples, buttered breadcrumbs, and smart baking tricks, this version delivers bakery-style results right from your home oven.
Ingredients
6 cups diced Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for phyllo)
10 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place a pizza stone on the lower rack if using.
2. In a skillet, cook diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, lemon zest, and lemon juice until softened and juices thicken slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in raisins if using. Let cool.
3. In a small pan, toast breadcrumbs in 3 tablespoons of butter until golden. Set aside.
4. Lay one sheet of phyllo on parchment paper and brush with melted butter. Repeat, layering 5 sheets total.
5. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs evenly over the phyllo.
6. Spread apple filling in a log shape along one short edge, leaving a 2-inch border.
7. Roll up the strudel jelly-roll style, tucking in sides as you go. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
8. Brush top with butter and layer 2-3 more buttered phyllo sheets over the top, trimming excess and sealing.
9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and firm apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for best texture.
Toast plain breadcrumbs in butter to prevent sogginess and add nutty depth.
Let the strudel rest at least 20 minutes before slicing for clean cuts and set filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: apple strudel, phyllo, apple dessert