How to Make Apple Strudel
Step #4: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you have not eaten a homemade Apple Strudel, you are missing out. The buttery, flaky crust wrapped around fresh, warm apples and spices is truly unbeatable. With Fall upon us and the Holidays quickly approaching, this is the perfect recipe to share with family and friends. If you are not familiar with Homemade Strudel but are diving into this recipe, there are definitely some surprises awaiting you. The first is soaking the golden raisins in rum. It’s not what you would expect, but let me tell you, it adds a zing of flavor to the strudel without being over the top. Another interesting step is adding breadcrumbs on top of the dough before adding in your filling. The breadcrumbs are used to soak up any extra juice from the apples so that the dough doesn’t become soggy. Both are small tasks to complete as you prepare your strudel, but they make all the difference in the end. It consists of a thin, flaky crust enveloping a filling primarily made of sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and sometimes nuts. Apple Strudel is commonly served with powdered sugar dusted on top and may be accompanied by vanilla sauce, whipped cream, or ice cream. Step #12: Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes until lightly golden brown and the bottom of the crust has cooked through. Brush the strudel with the remaining melted butter every 20 minutes while it is baking. To reheat, thaw if frozen, then warm in an oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through, which will help crisp up the pastry.
