Honey Free Apple Strudel

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time35 min

4.9

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Flaky, golden, and filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, this classic strudel is the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. Layering buttered phyllo sheets creates that signature shatter-crisp pastry without any complicated dough-making, and the breadcrumbs tucked beneath the filling soak up the apple juices so nothing turns soggy. The filling itself is just fresh apples, granulated sugar, and Ceylon cinnamon — no sweeteners beyond plain sugar, which means anyone avoiding bee-derived ingredients can dig in without a second thought. Store-bought strudels and many bakery versions sneak in honey-based glazes or fillings, so making it yourself with this straightforward ingredient list is genuinely the safest and most satisfying route. A dusting of powdered sugar right before serving gives it that classic café-style finish without adding anything complicated. Serve it warm and watch it disappear fast.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the strudel

6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 tbsp plain breadcrumbs

For the filling

4 medium apples (about 1 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
1 tbsp unsalted butter

For serving

1 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, granulated sugar, and Ceylon cinnamon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are just softened and the sugar has dissolved into a light syrup, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

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