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Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel)

Delicious Apple Strudel made with phyllo dough. You can make this fancy dessert in less than an hour!
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Ingredients  

  • 3 Grannysmith apples, peeled and cubed into little pieces
  • 1 cup of sugar, divided in two
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 sticks + 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 Grand Manier or Rum, You can substitute with orange juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 16 sheets phyllo dough, one box
  • Juice of one lemon

Instructions 

  • Pre heat your oven to 375 degrees.
  • Melt two sticks of butter and set it aside.
  • In a skillet, melt the 3 Tbsp of butter with 1/2 cup of sugar and add the breadcrumbs. Cook, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn, until the mixture is golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon and mix it together.
  • In a large bowl, combine the apples, the lemon juice, the raisins, the walnuts, the Grand Manier and 3/4 of the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Mix everything together with a spoon.
  • Lay a kitchen towel on the counter and sprinkle some flour.
  • Lay the first sheet of phyllo dough and brush the top with the melted butter, using a kitchen brush.
  • Stack the other 7 layers, always brushing the top layer with butter before adding the next one. You should finish with 8 layers and the top should be coated with butter.
  • Spread half the breadcrumb mixture on the left longside of the phyllo sheet.
  • Spoon half of the apple mixture on top of the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Using the kitchen towel, roll the dough 180 degrees. Adjust the fillings and the edges and roll again until you have a log.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet covered in parchment paper or coated with Non-Stick spray.
  • Brush the strudel with butter.
  • Sprinkle top with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
  • Make three or four cuts in your strudel so the steam can escape.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden!
  • Repeat steps 6 to 16 to make your second strudel.
  • Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top of your strudel and enjoy it with some vanilla ice cream!