Apple Strudel: A Delicious Austrian Classic
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| Apple Strudel |
This delicious Apple Strudel Recipe is a classic Austrian dessert made with flaky pastry dough, apples, and spices. It's a popular dessert for special occasions and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
- (500 grams) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 pound Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry dough to a 12x18-inch rectangle.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, toss together the apples and lemon juice.
- Spread the apples over the puff pastry dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Sprinkle the apples with the sugar mixture.
- Brush the border of the dough with melted butter.
- Roll up the dough, starting with the long side.
- Cut the strudel into 1-inch slices.
- Place the strudel slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the strudel slices with melted butter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Tips:
- For a more intense apple flavor, use tart apples like Granny Smith.
- To make the strudel ahead of time, assemble it as directed, but do not bake it. Cover the strudel with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, remove the strudel from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- The strudel can also be frozen for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, thaw the strudel overnight in the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Enjoy!
