Delicious Homemade Apple Strudel Recipes to Enjoy

Enjoy the timeless charm of a freshly baked apple strudel, combining flaky pastry with sweet, tender apples. These recipes are easy to prepare at home and perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings. Discover two delightful variations— a classic version and a decadent apple strudel with ice cream. Both offer a delicious blend of flavors and textures, making them ideal treats for any occasion.

1. Traditional Apple Strudel

Ingredients
1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored, and coarsely shredded
3 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup golden raisins
1 sheet thawed puff pastry
1 egg
¼ cup milk

Preparation
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix brown sugar with raisins and set aside. Place shredded apples in a large bowl. Roll out the puff pastry thinly on the baking sheet. Spread apple filling along the center lengthwise. Fold pastry over the apples, sealing the edges with water. Mix egg and milk, then brush over the pastry. Bake for 40 minutes until golden. Slice and serve warm.

2. Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients
1 ¼ cups apple juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1.5 pounds apples – peeled, cored, sliced
½ cup dark raisins
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
⅓ cup chopped pecans
4 sheets phyllo dough
⅓ cup melted butter
3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
Powdered sugar for garnish
Vanilla ice cream for serving

Preparation
Preheat oven to 450°F. Whisk ¼ cup apple juice with cornstarch until smooth. Cook remaining apple juice with apples, raisins, sugar, and cinnamon until apples soften, about 10 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture and cook briefly. Cool completely. Layer three phyllo sheets, brushing each with melted butter and sprinkling with breadcrumbs. Place apple filling on one edge, roll into a log, fold sides, and brush top with butter. Bake for 18 minutes. Cool slightly, slice, and serve with vanilla ice cream and a dusting of powdered sugar.