The key to this apple strudel is using a mix of apples and a locally pressed apple cider.
| Ingredients | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Pumpkin Spice Blend: 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon clove 1/2 teaspoon allspice | In a small bowl combine the spices to make your own pumpkin spice mix. |
| Apple Filling: 6 cups apple (8–10 apples), peeled, sliced 1 cup apple cider (from the orchard) 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend 1 lemon, juiced (2 tablespoons) 2 ounces fresh ginger, crushed (or 2 teaspoons ginger powder) | Make the apple filling by combining the apple cider, dark brown sugar, salt, pumpkin spice blend, lemon juice, and ginger in a pot over high heat and bring to a simmer. Add the peeled, sliced apples to the pot and cook over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the apples have softened. |
| Thickener: 2 tablespoons corn starch 1/4 cup apple cider | Whisk the cornstarch with a small amount of fresh apple juice to create a slurry, then pour it into the apple mixture and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, until the filling has thickened. |
| 4 tablespoons butter, soft 1 teaspoon vanilla | Remove the filling from the heat, stir in the butter and vanilla, then transfer it to a pan, cover with plastic wrap with a small opening for air, and refrigerate until completely cool. |
| Strudel Assembly: 8 ounces unsalted butter, melted 8 sheets of phyllo dough (for 2 strudels) | Assemble the strudel by brushing a sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter, then repeating the process to create a stack of four buttered layers; place a portion of the cooled apple filling along one edge, fold in the ends, and roll it up into a log. |
| Bake the strudel on a parchment-lined sheet in a 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, then let it cool slightly before drizzling with icing. | |
| Icing: 1 cup powdered sugar 1–2 tablespoons apple cider | Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon apple cider to form a thin icing. Drizzle or spread over the warm strudel, then allow to cool slightly before serving. |