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Apple Strudel Recipe

Georgia Robertson
Embrace the joy of cooking for yourself! This personal-sized apple strudel is a testament to the fact that you don’t need a special occasion to treat yourself. Every bite you take is a celebration of your effort, care, and love. Happy baking!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine German
Servings 1
Calories 411 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls For preparing the dough and mixing the filling.
  • Rolling Pin For rolling out the dough.
  • Knife & Cutting Board For peeling, coring, and thinly slicing the apples.
  • Measuring Spoons & Cups To measure ingredients accurately.
  • Zester or Grater For zesting the lemon

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 1 medium-sized apple (like Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • ⅛ Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp raisins optional
  • ¼ Zest of Lemon
  • ½ tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 walnuts finely chopped or almonds (optional)
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice

For the Dough

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp warm water
  • ½ Tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
  • A tiny pinch of salt

For Assembling

  • 1 Tbsp bread crumbs
  • ½ Tbsp melted unsalted butter

Instructions
 

Preparing the Dough

  • In a bowl, combine the flour and salt.
    Add the warm water and oil (or melted butter) to the flour mixture.
    Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. If it's too sticky, add a bit more flour. If it is too dry, add a bit more water.
    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and rest for about 30 minutes.

Preparing the Filling

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the apple slices, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon zest, lemon juice, raisins (if using), and rum (if using). Mix well.

Rolling the Dough

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a very thin rectangle.
    Brush the entire surface of the dough with some melted butter.

Assembling the Strudel

  • Sprinkle bread crumbs on half of the dough.
    Spread the apple filling over the bread crumbs.
    If using nuts, sprinkle them over the apples.
    Gently roll the dough up.

Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    Place the strudel seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking tray.
    Brush the outside with the remaining melted butter.
    Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving

  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm, optionally, with a dusting of powdered sugar or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

If the dough is difficult to stretch for one serving, it's okay if it's a bit thicker. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
Store-bought phyllo or puff pastry can be a quicker alternative, but the portion and texture might vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg