DESSERTS

APPLE STRUDEL
Apple Strudel, a beloved pastry with roots in Central Europe, particularly popular in Austrian and German cuisines, is a true culinary delight. It's a perfect blend of thin, flaky crust enveloping a succulent, spiced apple filling, often accompanied by raisins, cinnamon, and sugar. The strudel is traditionally rolled into a log shape, then baked to golden perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior with a warm, tender, and aromatic interior.
Recipe and Ingredients for 4 Guests
- Phyllo Dough: 6 sheets
- Apples: 4 large, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- Raisins: 50 grams
- Sugar: 100 grams
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Zest: From 1 lemon
- Breadcrumbs: 50 grams
- Butter: 100 grams, melted
- Powdered Sugar: For dusting
preparation
- Prepare Filling: Mix sliced apples with raisins, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
- Prepare Dough: Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle breadcrumbs. Repeat with remaining sheets.
- Assemble Strudel: Place the apple mixture along one long edge of the dough. Roll the dough around the filling.
- Bake: Place the roll seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.



food cost
Estimated Costs
- Phyllo Dough: 6 sheets. Approximate cost: ¥20.
- Apples: 4 large. Approximate cost: ¥10.
- Raisins: 50 grams. Approximate cost: ¥5.
- Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Lemon, Breadcrumbs, Butter: Approximate total cost: ¥20.
- Powdered Sugar: Approximate cost: ¥5.
Total Cost for 4 Servings
- Ingredients: ¥60
Total Ingredient Cost: ¥60
Cost Per Serving
Cost Per Serving = ¥60 / 4 ≈ ¥15 per serving
Wine Pairing Suggestion
A sweet dessert wine like Riesling or a late-harvest Gewürztraminer pairs wonderfully with Apple Strudel. These wines, with their natural sweetness and notes of fruit and spice, complement the flavors of the apples and cinnamon in the strudel, enhancing the overall dessert experience.