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Nutritional Values
360kcal
4gProtein
65gCarbs
9gFat
4gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Apple Strudel
How to order / say it
Say it
Apfelstrudel — [AHP-full-stroo-dell]
Order
I'd like the Apfelstrudel, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gern den Apfelstrudel, bitte.
Say locally
Delicate pastry filled with spiced apples and raisins, served warm.
Why try it?
Apfelstrudel is a classic dessert in Munich, often enjoyed with coffee in the afternoon. Its universal appeal bridges the world of baking with the intimate traditions of home-cooking found in Bavarian households.
How it tastes
Warm, cinnamon-spiced apples encased within layers of flaky, tender pastry create a textured delight. The combination of sweet, tangy apple filling and buttery pastry makes each bite comfortingly familiar yet indulgent.
Origin & History — first documented: 1650
Although strudel's origins are traced to the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the 17th century, Apfelstrudel gained popularity in Munich due to regional fruit abundance. It became an integral part of Bayern dessert tables and cafe menus throughout the 19th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g apples
- 🌾 250 g flour
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🍯 80 g sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
- 50 g raisins
Method
- 1 Prepare dough by mixing flour, water, and a bit of butter, let rest.
- 2 Roll dough thin and spread with apple, sugar, cinnamon, and raisin mixture.
- 3 Roll up the dough encasing the filling.
- 4 Bake at 190°C for 40 minutes until golden brown.
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