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Cooking Lesson #523: Easy Apple Strudel

10/26/2022

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…from the Perspectives’ Kitchen

Apple StrudelCredit: Will Fisher
How you doin’? During much happier times (pre-pandemic), I apprenticed in the pastry department at the Sacher Hotel in Vienna, Austria. We made hundreds of portions of Sacher Torts and Strudels of all kinds each day. In fact, Apple Strudel is one of the most popular treats in any traditional Viennese café and is considered the iconic national dish of Austria.
 
Apple Strudel is often mistaken for being of German origin—it isn’t. The oldest known strudel recipe dates back to 1697 and survives today in a handwritten cookbook in the Vienna Town Hall Library. The dessert gained popularity in the 18th century particularly throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but it’s likely that a collaboration of cultures helped in its creation. The paper-thin layers of phyllo dough are particularly reminiscent of flaky Turkish pastries similar to baklava.
 
The making of a traditional Viennese strudel is complex. The chosen filling is spread intermittently between layers of the finest unleavened dough, making for the characteristic swirling pattern of pastry and filling when cut. I’ve made my recipe much easier.
 
With many different varieties, both savory and sweet, arguably the most well-known is that of the Apple variety–Apfelstrudel. It is often served with tea, coffee or even champagne and topped with crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It can be served warm or at room temperature.
 
And if all this talk of strudel has made you hungry? I want to offer you a simple and easy recipe that makes it possible to make this dessert at home.
 
This recipe was tested by Will & Judy, and they provided the beautiful photo you see above.

Prep time:  30 minutes
Bake time:  35-40 minutes
Yield:  6-8 servings
 
Ingredients 
1/3 cup raisins
2 tablespoons rum
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups coarsely chopped peeled apples
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons canola oil
8 sheets frozen phyllo dough (14 x 9-inch size) (store bought is okay)
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, optional
 
Directions
  1. Preheat an oven to 350°F.
  2. Place raisins, rum and extract in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Let stand to plump for 5 minutes. Drain.
  3. Add apples, 1/3 cup sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, mix melted butter and oil; remove 2 teaspoons mixture for brushing top.
  5. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush lightly with some of the butter mixture. (keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out while you’re working.)
  6. Layer with seven additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with some of the butter mixture. Spread apple mixture over phyllo sheets to within 2-inches of one long side.
  7. Fold the short edges over filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from the side with a 2-in. border.
  8. Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush the top with reserved butter mixture; sprinkle with remaining sugar. With a sharp knife, cut diagonal slits in the top of strudel.
  9. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes.
  10. Cool on a wire rack.
  11. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

ChefSecret:  You can make an array of fruit and cheese fillings like fresh peach, apricot, and cherry-cream cheese. You can also make a savory style strudel with ground beef and spices.

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