APPLE-NUT STRUDEL
Making phyllo at home is a laborious process, and supermarkets often sell good fresh or frozen phyllo. If you use frozen dough, thaw it overnight before, and don't refreeze -- it will be too brittle.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes two 12-inch strudels
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Brush a large baking pan with melted butter; set aside. Combine almonds and walnuts in a small bowl; set aside.
- Combine apples, raisins, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Bring 3/4 cup water and cornstarch to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Add 4 remaining tablespoons sugar, and stir until dissolved. Pour over apples. Stir to combine.
- Place a sheet of phyllo on a flat work surface to form a square. Brush with butter. Place a second sheet over the first. Brush with butter. Repeat four times.
- Spread 1/4 cup nuts over bottom third of phyllo in a 1-inch-wide line parallel to and about 3 inches from the edge of pastry. Top with a sheet of phyllo. Brush with butter. Spread half of apple mixture in a 3 1/2-inch-wide line covering the nuts; sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with a sheet of phyllo. Brush with butter. Fold in right and left sides of phyllo about 1 inch. Fold phyllo over once to cover apples. Brush with butter. Roll like a cigar almost to end, brushing all surfaces with butter. Fold in ragged edges, and brush with butter. Finish rolling, and place, seam-side down, in prepared pan.
- Brush with butter. Cut six 1-inch diagonal slits in top of roll. With fingers, slightly widen slits. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
- Transfer to oven, and bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Lower heat to 350 degrees. Continue baking until juices are bubbling and apples are tender when pierced with a knife, 30 to 40 minutes more.
GERMAN APPLE STRUDEL (APFELSTRUDEL)
This Apple Strudel recipe (Apfelstrudel in German) is easier than it seems and so much fun to make. And the resulting strudel is a delicious, festive dessert just like the ones you would get in Austria or Germany filled with sweet, spiced apples and raisins in a flaky crust that everyone will love!
Provided by Amy Nash
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the flour and salt in a stand-mixer. Using the paddle attachment, add in the water, oil, and vinegar while mixing on low speed until you get a soft dough. Change out the paddle attachment for the dough hook, then knead the dough on medium speed until a soft ball forms.
- Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, until smooth. Slam the dough onto the work surface a few times to enhance gluten development, then shape into a ball and transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, giving the dough a quick torn to lightly coat it in oil on top so it doesn't dry out. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 60-90 minutes.
- When the dough is almost done resting, heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the raisins in a bowl of hot water to soak. Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Cover your kitchen table or large counter space with a clean tablecloth or sheet.
- To stretch the dough, first move it from the bowl to a clean, dry surface and cut it cleanly in half with a bench scraper, pizza cutter, or large knife. Set one half of the dough to the side. Shape the other half of the dough into a ball and roll it out as thin as you can.
- Gently lift the dough and transfer it to the clean, flat surface covered by the tablecloth. Working gently, lift and stretch the dough a little at a time. When you first start, you can use your knuckles (be sure to remove all jewelry first) underneath the dough to stretch it like a pizza with the back of your hands. Continue to stretch the dough by lifting gently from the thicker edges and wafting a little air under the dough as you pull away from the center of the dough. As it thins out, the weight of the dough will mostly hold it in place on the tablecloth while you stretch out one side, then the other, increasing the size of the dough and stretching it thinner and thinner each time. As you lift and gently pull, you will see areas where the dough is thinning out and you will know the dough is thin enough when you are able to see the pattern of the tablecloth through the dough.
- Continue to stretch and pull the dough until it is paper-thin and a large rectangular shape. If there is a thick band of dough around the edges, remove it by gently tearing it away or carefully tug on the band, stretching the dough even a bit further to thin that thick band of dough out.
- Using a your hands (or a very soft pastry brush, although I find that my hands work best), gently spread 1/4 cup of the melted butter over the entire surface of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle half of the breadcrumbs over half of the dough, then place half of the sliced apples on top of the breadcrumbs. Cover the apples evenly with half of the raisins (and walnuts, if using) and half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Fold the short end of the dough over onto the filling, then fold the sides over as well to create a sort of envelope edge that will keep the filling in place as you roll the strudel. Grab the tablecloth close to the short, filled end of the strudel and lift it, allowing the strudel to roll or fold onto itself. Keep lifting the tablecloth, rolling the strudel into a log, making sure the filling stays tucked inside.
- Carefully transfer the strudel onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining half of the dough and filling ingredients, reserving 1/4 cup of melted butter. Both strudel should fit side by side on the same baking sheet with space between them. Brush the tops of both strudel with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the dough is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow strudel to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 272 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 31 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APPLE STRUDEL RECIPE
Apple Strudel is much easier to make from scratch than you think and tastes amazing dusted with powdered sugar! Everyone will love this traditional Apfelstrudel that has a flaky crust and is filled with juicy spiced apples.
Provided by Julia Foerster
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine melted butter, flour, salt, and lukewarm water. Mix at medium speed about 1 minute until a smooth and elastic dough forms.
- In a small saucepan (with a lid) bring water to a boil then remove the pot from the heat, empty the pot and dry it with a dish towel. Line the pot with a sheet of parchment paper, put the dough into the pot and put the lid on. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine raisins and rum. Let sit for 30 minutes. Then discard the rum.
- Peel, core, and cut the apples into small stripes (batonnets, see image above). Combine apples with lemon juice. Add cinnamon, sugar, raisins, almonds, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Lay a thin kitchen towel preferably with a pattern flat on the counter. Sprinkle with flour. Roll the dough out as thin as you can. Brush it with a little bit of melted butter.
- Then use your hands to carefully stretch it until it is about 18x12 inches (45x30 cm) big and you're able to see the pattern of the dish towel through the dough.
- Brush half of the melted butter over the rolled out dough.
- The long side should be facing you. On the right side of the rectangle, leave a few inches space, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs top to bottom over the dough in a 6-inch thick line. Leave a 2-inch margin at the top and bottom of the strip.
- Pile the apple filling on top of the breadcrumbs. Use a slotted spoon so the liquid stays in the bowl.
- Fold the 2-inch margin at the top and bottom of the dough over onto the filling then roll up the strudel from the short side with the help of the towel. Tuck the ends.
- Carefully transfer the Strudel to the prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Brush with a little bit of melted butter.
- Bake for about 50 minutes in the lower third of the oven, until lightly golden on top. Brush strudel with remaining melted butter every 20 min while in the oven.
- Let cool for 10 minutes then sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY APPLE STRUDEL
This apple strudel recipe is very simple to make, yummy and best of all, inexpensive.
Provided by JESSLUV
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place apples in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar and golden raisins; set aside. Place puff pastry on baking sheet. Roll lightly with a rolling pin. Arrange apple filling down the middle of the pastry lengthwise. Fold the pastry lengthwise around the mixture. Seal edges of pastry by using a bit of water on your fingers, and rubbing the pastry edges together. Whisk egg and milk together, and brush onto top of pastry.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 87.9 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 62.2 g
APPLE STRUDEL
Our easy apple strudel recipe is a warming autumnal pudding, full of fruit and spices. Serve up golden brown slices filled with caramelised apple and walnut
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat 75g of the sugar and the vanilla seeds in a medium, heavy-based frying pan over a medium-low heat for 5-8 mins, or until golden brown and caramelised. Add the apples, currants, sultanas, allspice, nutmeg and walnuts, then cook for 10 mins or until the apple is tender. Remove the apple mix from the pan with a slotted spoon and cool to room temperature.
- Line two baking trays with baking paper. Place a sheet of filo on one of the trays, then brush lightly with the melted butter. Sprinkle over 1 tsp sugar. Repeat the process until there are 3 layers of filo. Repeat with the remaining sheets of filo on the second tray.
- Divide the apple mix along the shorter edge of both pastry sheets and gently roll into 2 logs, tucking in the ends as you go. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle over 1 tbsp sugar. Can be made up to one day ahead, kept chilled. Bake for 25 mins, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly, then cut each strudel into 6 diagonal slices. Serve two slices each with a dollop of crème fraîche on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 35 grams sugar, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.74 milligram of sodium
APPLE STRUDEL EASY!
This is made easy with store bought puff pastry. I used a mix of dried nuts and dried fruit but you can use either or.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk.
- Stir sugar cinnamon, lemon juice, salt, nuts, vanilla, and flour together.
- Mix in apples gently.
- Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 16 x 12-inch rectangle. With the short side facing you, spoon the apple mixture onto the bottom half of the pastry sheet to within 1 inch of the edge. Roll up like a jelly roll. Place seam-side down onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Tuck the ends under to seal. Brush the pastry with the egg mixture. Cut several slits in the top of the pastry. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the strudel is golden brown. Let the strudel cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
EASY APPLE STRUDEL
My family always loves it when I make this wonderful dessert. Old-fashioned strudel was too fattening and time-consuming, but this revised classic is just as good. It's best served warm from the oven. -Joanie Fuson, Indianapolis, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place raisins, water and extract in a large microwave-save bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Add apples, 1/3 cup sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss to combine., In a small bowl, mix melted butter and oil; remove 2 teaspoons mixture for brushing top. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush lightly with some of the butter mixture. (Keep remaining remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Layer with 7 additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with some of the butter mixture. Spread apple mixture over phyllo to within 2 in. of 1 long side., Fold the short edges over filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from the side with a 2-in. border. Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with reserved butter mixture; sprinkle with remaining sugar. With a sharp knife, cut diagonal slits in top of strudel., Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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What is Apple Nut Strudel?
Apple nut strudel is a delicious dessert made with a flaky pastry, filled with tender apples, cinnamon, sugar, and nuts such as walnuts or almonds. The strudel has a warm, sweet aroma and a crunchy texture that is sure to delight your taste buds. This dessert is a classic pastry that comes from the Austrian and Hungarian cuisine, and it has become a beloved pastry all over the world.
The Origin of Apple Nut Strudel
The strudel originated in the 18th century, in the Habsburg Empire of Austria and Hungary, and it quickly became a popular pastry in the region. The word "strudel" comes from the German word "Strudel," which means "whirlpool" or "eddy." Strudel is typically made with a thin, flaky dough that is stretched and rolled until it is almost transparent. The dough is then filled with a variety of fruit, cheese, or meat, and baked until golden brown. Over time, different variations of strudel were created, with different types of fillings, among them the apple nut strudel.
The Ingredients of Apple Nut Strudel
Apple nut strudel requires a few simple ingredients. The pastry dough is made out of flour, water, butter, and sometimes egg, and it must be very thin, pliable, and elastic to make the strudel sheets. The filling is made of thinly sliced or grated apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. The apples provide natural sweetness and flavor, while the cinnamon adds a warm and spicy taste, and the nuts give a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
The Process of Making Apple Nut Strudel
The making of apple nut strudel is a bit of a challenge, but it is also a fun and rewarding process. To make the pastry dough, you need to mix the flour, water, and butter, and knead it until it becomes a smooth, elastic dough. Then, you need to stretch the dough into a thin sheet over a large clean cloth, using your hands to gently pull the dough from the center to the edges. The sheet must be as thin as possible without tearing, and it should be large enough to cover the whole surface of a baking tray. Once you have the sheet ready, you need to brush it with melted butter, sprinkle it with breadcrumbs, and add the filling on one side of the sheet, leaving enough space to fold and seal the edges. Then, you need to carefully roll the strudel with the help of the cloth, lifting it up from one end and letting it roll onto the other end. The final step is to transfer the rolled strudel onto a baking tray, brush it with more melted butter, and bake it in the oven until it turns golden brown and crispy.
The Variations of Apple Nut Strudel
The apple nut strudel is a versatile dessert that can be customized to suit different tastes and preferences. You can vary the type and amount of nuts, choose different types of apples, add raisins, or switch the cinnamon with other spices such as nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom. You can also play with the texture and size of the strudel, making it thicker or thinner, or cutting it into smaller or larger pieces. Additionally, you can serve apple nut strudel with whipped cream, ice cream, or honey, or enjoy it on its own with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
The Health Benefits of Apple Nut Strudel
While apple nut strudel is not the healthiest dessert, it does come with some nutritional benefits. Apples are rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which help boost the immune system, regulate digestion, and protect against chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Nuts are also a great source of healthy fats, protein, and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, and potassium, which support brain function, bone health, and energy metabolism. However, it is important to keep in mind that apple nut strudel is still a high-calorie and high-sugar food, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The Bottom Line
Apple nut strudel is a delicious and satisfying dessert that has a rich history and tradition. It is made with simple ingredients and requires some skill and patience, but the result is a pastry that is crispy, sweet, and aromatic. Whether you make it at home or find it in a bakery or restaurant, apple nut strudel is a treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day and year, and shared with family and friends.