Easy to make Apple Strudel
Another great dessert option when you want something quick, low in calories, delicious, and most importantly—made with simple, affordable ingredients and minimal effort.
Cook Time
25 minutes
Equipment
Nonstick Baking SheetBuy
Ingredients
- Phyllo Dough 4-6 sheets
- Melted butter 20-50 g
- Apples 2-3 pcs
- Lemon juice few drops
- Cinnamon ½ tsp
- Raisins / Dried fruits 30-50 g
- Honey (Sugar / Stevia) 40-50 ml
- Any nuts (walnuts) 40-50 g
- Egg for brushing the strudel before baking 1 pc
- Powdered sugar / Scoop of Ice Cream / Fresh mint leaves to serve
Instructions
- Slice the washed apples thinly. Add lemon juice, raisins, and sweetener, then mix well and set aside.
- Divide the defrosted filo dough sheets into two equal parts. Lay the first part (2-3 sheets) lengthwise, slightly overlapping the edges. Brush generously with melted butter. Repeat with the second part, layering it on top and brushing with butter as well
- Evenly spread the filling over the dough, leaving a border around the edges. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, then carefully fold in the edges and roll it up into a log
- Brush the strudel with a beaten egg and, if desired, sprinkle with raw nuts. Bake in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown
- Once the strudel is ready, let it cool slightly. If desired, dust with powdered sugar and serve warm—with a scoop of cold ice cream and a few mint sprigs... Mmm, perfection!
Notes
- For best results, take the filo dough out of the freezer in advance—this way, the preparation will only take a few minutes.
- You can also make a similar strudel using puff pastry. For the best texture, roll the pastry out well before adding the filling.
- To make this dessert vegan or dairy-free, replace the butter with coconut oil. Instead of an egg wash, brush the strudel with a simple sugar syrup (equal parts sugar and water) before baking—this will create a beautifully golden crust.
- For the filling, I recommend slicing the apples as thinly as possible. Alternatively, you can grate them on a coarse grater to ensure they soften during baking. If using chunkier pieces, consider simmering them with the sweetener over low heat until tender.
- This strudel stays fresh for 2-3 days and tastes just as good as on the first day!
