Apple Strudel Two Ways Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Strudel Two Ways

• Apple Pie Filling
• Walnuts
• Cinnamon
• Lemon Zest
• 1 package (14.1 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
• 6-8 medium apples (about 4 cups, peeled, cored, and sliced; For Method 2 only)
• Apple Juice
• Flour
• Pinch of salt (For Method 2 only)
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (For Method 2 only)

How to Make Apple Strudel Two Ways

1. **Method 1: Using Canned Apple Filling (Faster)**
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Unroll the phyllo dough on a lightly floured surface. Brush with melted butter.
4. Spread the canned apple filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
5. Carefully roll up the strudel, tucking in the ends to prevent filling from escaping.
6. Place the strudel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with remaining melted butter.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
9. **Method 2: Using Homemade Spiced Apples (More Involved, but worth it!)**
10. Prepare the apples one day in advance: Peel, core, and slice 6-8 medium apples (about 4 cups).
11. In a large pan, combine apples with 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
12. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and release their juices. Let cool completely and refrigerate overnight.
13. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
14. Unroll the phyllo dough on a lightly floured surface. Brush with melted butter.
15. Spread the cooled spiced apples evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
16. Carefully roll up the strudel, tucking in the ends to prevent filling from escaping.
17. Place the strudel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with remaining melted butter.
18. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
19. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.