Turmeric 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 tender cinnamon-spiced apples, this classic strudel is the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. Layers of buttered phyllo dough shatter at the first slice, giving way to a soft, syrupy apple filling that's warm and deeply comforting. A scatter of breadcrumbs between the pastry and the fruit is the old-school trick that keeps everything from going soggy — it works beautifully and you'd never guess it was there. Ceylon cinnamon brings a slightly sweeter, more delicate spice than the common cassia variety, and it's the only warming spice in the filling, so there's no turmeric or any other yellow-hued ingredient to worry about here. Many spice blends and pre-made pastry fillings sneak in unexpected additions, but every component in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify. A dusting of powdered sugar right before serving is all the finishing touch it needs. This is the kind of showstopper 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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