Mary Berry Apple Strudel

Mary Berry’s Apple Strudel is made with filo pastry, butter, fresh white breadcrumbs, flaked almonds, cooking apples, lemon zest and juice, light muscovado sugar, ground mixed spice, ground cinnamon, sultanas, and blanched almonds. This delicious Apple Strudel recipe creates a tasty dessert that takes about 1 hour to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.

Mary Berry Apple Strudel Ingredients

• 4 sheets of filo pastry (25 x 45 cm / 10 x 18 in)
• 60 g (2 oz) butter, melted
• 30 g (1 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
• 15 g (1/2 oz) flaked almonds
• Icing sugar, for dusting

Filling:

• 750 g (1 1/2 lb) cooking apples, quartered, cored, peeled, and sliced
• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp light muscovado sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground mixed spice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 125 g (4 oz) sultanas
• 60 g (2 oz) blanched almonds, roughly chopped

How To Make Mary Berry Apple Strudel

1. Prepare the Filling: Mix the apples, lemon zest juice, sugar, mixed spice, cinnamon, sultanas, and almonds.
2. Assemble the Strudel: Lightly brush one sheet of filo pastry with melted butter. Cover with the remaining sheets, brushing each with butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the pastry. Spoon the apple mixture along the middle of the pastry. Fold the pastry to enclose the filling, turn it over onto a baking tray, and bend it into a horseshoe shape.
3. Finish and Bake: Brush the strudel with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with the almonds. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (170°C fan, Gas 5) for 40–45 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Dust with icing sugar. Cut into pieces and serve warm or cold.

Recipe Tips

• Use cold butter for brushing: For a crispier and flakier pastry, ensure the melted butter is at room temperature, but don’t let it get too warm.
• Avoid overfilling: Do not add too much filling to the pastry to prevent it from bursting or becoming soggy.
• Preheat the oven: Make sure your oven is fully preheated to 190°C (170°C fan, Gas 5) before baking to achieve a perfectly golden and crisp strudel.
• Fold the edges tightly: Seal the edges of the pastry well to keep the filling from leaking out during baking.
• Cool before serving: Let the strudel cool slightly after baking to set the filling, making it easier to slice and serve.

What To Serve With Apple Strudel?

This crispy Apple Strudel pairs well with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, custard, or a dollop of crème fraîche. It can also be served alongside fresh berries, a light fruit salad, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a delicious dessert.

How To Store Leftovers Apple Strudel?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover Apple Strudel cool to room temperature. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Allow the strudel to cool completely before wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.

How To Reheat Leftovers Apple Strudel?

• In The Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the strudel on a baking sheet and cover it loosely with foil to prevent over-browning. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
• In The Microwave: Place a slice of strudel on a microwave-safe plate. Cover it with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out. Microwave on medium power for 30-60 seconds, or until warmed.
• In The Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place the strudel in the air fryer basket and heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the pastry is crisp and the filling is warmed.

Mary Berry Apple Strudel Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the strudel)

• Calories: 285
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Sodium: 60mg
• Potassium: 200mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 36g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 19g
• Protein: 4g

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• Mary Berry Red Currant Jelly
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