Aunt Odette’s Apple Strudel

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 18
Aunt Odette's delicious Apple Strudel recipe for dessert lovers
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup lukewarm water
1 egg , lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons butter , melted
2 1/2 cups bread flour ( all purpose wo n't work )
3/4 teaspoon salt
melted butter
8 -9 apples , peeled and grated i.e . Northern Spy or 8 -9 other large green cooking apples
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 cup golden raisin
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3/4 cup currants
1 cup toasted breadcrumb
5 -6 tablespoons butter , melted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
570
Sugar
32g
Fat
23g
Apple Strudel is a traditional pastry that originated in Austria. It's made by rolling sweetened fruit filling in layers of thin, flaky pastry dough, then baking until golden brown. Aunt Odette's version of this classic dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and warm you up on even the coldest of nights. The filling is made with grated apples, sugar, cinnamon, golden raisins, lemon zest, currants, and toasted breadcrumbs, all wrapped up in a warm, buttery pastry crust.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together lukewarm water, egg, white vinegar and melted butter.
3.In a large bowl, mix together bread flour and salt. Gradually stir in the wet mixture to form a dough.
4.Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
5.Roll the dough out into a large rectangle.
6.Brush the surface of the dough with melted butter.
7.In a medium bowl, mix together grated apples, sugar, cinnamon, golden raisins, lemon zest, currants and toasted breadcrumb.
8.Spread the apple mixture over the surface of the buttered dough.
9.Roll the dough up tightly and place seam side down into the prepared baking dish.
10.Brush the top of the strudel with melted butter and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
11.Let the strudel cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

Aunt Odette’s Apple Strudel is a warm, comforting dessert that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
The combination of sweet, tart apples and warm, flaky pastry is simply irresistible.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
It’s also a bit time-consuming to make, so it’s best reserved for special occasions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert may not be the healthiest option, it does contain some beneficial ingredients. Apples are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and are thought to help lower cholesterol and improve heart health.

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