Grandpa’S Apple Strudel Recipe

Name: Grandpa’S Apple Strudel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Flour; 1 dash Salt; 4 Tablespoons Shortening; 1/2 cups Hot Water; 7 whole Apples; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1/4 cups Bread Crumbs; 1/8 cups Chopped Walnuts; 1 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice (cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves); 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla; 3 Tablespoons Melted Butter

Servings: persons

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["In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the shortening to the hot water and let it melt. Add the water/oil mixture to the flour and mix thoroughly, then knead it to make an elastic ball of dough. Set the dough aside under a wet cloth for about 30 minutes in a warm spot.", "Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.", "After 30 minutes, take the ball of dough and roll it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it as thinly as possible. By hand, start stretching the dough to thin even more. Use the back of your hands, fingertips, etc. to pull the dough and thin it out. You want your dough to be about 16"" x 24"" (this is not exact, and it also does not have to be a perfect rectangle).", "Peel and slice apples. In a large bowl, mix apples, sugar, bread crumbs, walnuts, apple pie spice and vanilla. Mixture will look dry.", "Pour apple mixture onto on side of the stretched dough and begin rolling the dough to cover the apples. Tuck the ends in as you go and roll until the last bit of dough is on the bottom of the strudel. Place the ""strudel roll"" (technical term here!) onto a buttered cookie sheet. Then slice some slits into the top of the ""strudel roll,"" about every 2 inches. Brush the outside of the ""strudel roll"" with some melted butter.", "Place the strudel in the oven and bake. Brush with more butter after 30 minutes of baking. Bake a total of 45 to 50 minutes until light golden brown. Dust the top of the strudel with powdered sugar or cinnamon and sugar. You can serve your Apple Strudel warm or cold and/or with ice cream or whipped cream."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Flour, 1 dash Salt, 4 Tablespoons Shortening, 1/2 cups Hot Water, and more.

Yes, Grandpa’S Apple Strudel falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Grandpa’S Apple Strudel

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