Recipe of Apfelstrudel

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Instructions:

Step 1
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
• Prepare the Apples:
Step 3
• Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
Step 4
• Toss the apple slices with lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to macerate.
Step 5
• If you're using raisins, you can soak them in rum during this time.
Step 6
• Prepare the Filling:
Step 7
• Drain the raisins if using, and mix them with the breadcrumbs.
Step 8
• Assemble the Strudel:
Step 9
• Lay out one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean, dry surface. Brush it generously with melted butter.
Step 10
• Place another sheet of phyllo pastry on top and repeat the process until you have 4 sheets stacked on each other, brushing each layer with butter.
Step 11
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb-raisin mixture evenly over the top sheet of phyllo pastry.
Step 12
• Add the Apple Mixture:
Step 13
• Place the apple slices evenly over the breadcrumb mixture.
Step 14
• Carefully fold in the sides of the phyllo pastry and roll it up from the bottom, creating a strudel shape. Make sure the ends are sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out.
Step 15
• Transfer the strudel to the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
Step 16
• Bake:
Step 17
• Brush the top of the strudel with more melted butter and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
Step 18
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
Step 19
• Serve:
Step 20
• Remove the Apfelstrudel from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Step 21
• Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Step 22
• Slice and enjoy your homemade Austrian Apfelstrudel!