Apple Strudel
This filo apple strudel is flaky, light, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honey crisp are great)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ⅓ cup bread crumbs or crushed graham crackers
- 8 sheets of filo (phyllo) dough
- ⅓ cup melted butter (for brushing the filo)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins (if using), and lemon juice. Toss until everything is coated evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place one sheet of filo dough on a clean, dry surface, and brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top, brush with butter, and repeat until you have a stack of 4 buttered sheets.
- Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs or crushed graham crackers over the filo, leaving a 2-inch border on all sides. This will help absorb any excess moisture from the apples.
- Spoon the apple filling evenly along one side of the filo stack, about 2 inches from the edge.
- Fold the sides of the filo over the filling, then carefully roll it up tightly like a log. Place the strudel seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush the top with a little more melted butter.
- I Made two strudels from this amount of ingredients.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the filo is golden brown and crisp.
- Let the strudel cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before slicing.