Pecan Free Apple Strudel

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time35 min

4.9

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Warm spiced apples wrapped in shatteringly crisp, golden phyllo — this classic strudel is the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. Thinly sliced apples are cooked down with granulated sugar and Ceylon cinnamon until they're tender and glossy, then rolled up in buttery layers of phyllo with a light breadcrumb base that soaks up every bit of that fragrant syrup. The result is a pastry that's crisp on the outside, soft and jammy within, and genuinely stunning on a plate. Traditional strudel recipes sometimes call for nuts folded into the filling, but this version keeps things beautifully simple — just fruit, spice, and pastry doing exactly what they do best. A dusting of powdered sugar right before serving is all the finishing touch it needs. Whether you're baking for guests or just treating yourself on a quiet afternoon, this is the kind of recipe that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes.

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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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