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Traditional Austrian Apple Strudel

A cornerstone of Viennese coffee house culture, this apple strudel balances tart fruit with the warmth of cinnamon and toasted walnuts. The thin, flaky layers of pastry provide a delicate crunch that yields to a rich, spiced filling. Best enjoyed warm with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream, ice cream, or vanilla sauce on the side. It is a timeless dessert that brings the elegance of Austria into your own kitchen.

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Prep Time 25 min

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Cook Time 40 min

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 6

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Nutrition Facts

per serving

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Calories 551 kcal

Protein 6g

Carbs 51g

Fat 33g

Instructions

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Peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut them into eighths. Depending on how chunky you like your strudel, you can slice these eighths in half once more.

750 g Apples (tart variety preferred)

In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared apples with the chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, sugar, raisins, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean. Add the lemon juice and, if you prefer a richer flavor, a small splash of rum.

100 g Walnuts, 50 g Granulated sugar, 1 ml Cinnamon, 2 tbsp Raisins, 1 tbsp Dark rum, 1 pc Vanilla bean, 1 pc Lemon (juice only)

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). In a pan over medium heat, melt half of the butter and stir in the breadcrumbs, toasting them until they are fragrant and golden brown.

50 g Butter (for toasting crumbs), 50 g Breadcrumbs

Lay out two strudel sheets on a floured kitchen towel so they overlap by about 10cm. Brush the pastry lightly with melted butter and layer the remaining two sheets on top. Spread the toasted breadcrumbs over the pastry, followed by the apple mixture, leaving the final third of the dough empty to prevent leaking.

50 g Butter (melted for brushing), 1 pc Puff pastry (about 250g)

Using the towel to help you, roll the strudel up carefully and tuck in the ends. Place the strudel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the exterior is beautifully golden and crisp.

Use a fine-mesh sieve to dust the strudel with powdered sugar.

1 tsp Powdered sugar

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Traditional Austrian Apple Strudel

Prep Time 25 min

Cook Time 40 min

Servings 6

Ingredients

750 g Apples (tart variety preferred)

100 g Walnuts

50 g Granulated sugar

1 ml Cinnamon

2 tbsp Raisins

1 tbsp Dark rum

1 pc Vanilla bean

1 pc Lemon (juice only)

50 g Butter (for toasting crumbs)

50 g Breadcrumbs

50 g Butter (melted for brushing)

1 pc Puff pastry (about 250g)

1 tsp Powdered sugar

Nutrition Facts

Calories 551 kcal

Protein 6g

Carbohydrates 51g

Fat 33g

Instructions

1.
Peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut them into eighths. Depending on how chunky you like your strudel, you can slice these eighths in half once more.

750 g Apples (tart variety preferred)
2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared apples with the chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, sugar, raisins, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean. Add the lemon juice and, if you prefer a richer flavor, a small splash of rum.

100 g Walnuts, 50 g Granulated sugar, 1 ml Cinnamon, 2 tbsp Raisins, 1 tbsp Dark rum, 1 pc Vanilla bean, 1 pc Lemon (juice only)
3.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). In a pan over medium heat, melt half of the butter and stir in the breadcrumbs, toasting them until they are fragrant and golden brown.

50 g Butter (for toasting crumbs), 50 g Breadcrumbs
4.
Lay out two strudel sheets on a floured kitchen towel so they overlap by about 10cm. Brush the pastry lightly with melted butter and layer the remaining two sheets on top. Spread the toasted breadcrumbs over the pastry, followed by the apple mixture, leaving the final third of the dough empty to prevent leaking.

50 g Butter (melted for brushing), 1 pc Puff pastry (about 250g)
5.
Using the towel to help you, roll the strudel up carefully and tuck in the ends. Place the strudel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the exterior is beautifully golden and crisp.
6.
Use a fine-mesh sieve to dust the strudel with powdered sugar.

1 tsp Powdered sugar

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