Austrian-Style Kindertransport Apple Strudel

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

A delicate apple strudel inspired by stories of resilience, featuring spiced apples wrapped in flaky pastry with a touch of lemon zest. This Austrian-inspired recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, water, lukewarm, vegetable oil into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 120 ml water, lukewarm
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 medium (about 600 g) apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 80 g granulated sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 50 g raisins
• 50 g breadcrumbs, toasted
• 60 g unsalted butter, melted
• as needed powdered sugar (for dusting)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 250 g all-purpose flour with 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually add 120 ml lukewarm water and 2 tbsp vegetable oil while stirring to form a soft dough. Knead for 8 minutes until elastic. Cover and rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a separate bowl, mix 4 peeled and thinly sliced apples with 80 g granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 50 g raisins.
3. Step 3: On a floured surface, roll the rested dough into a very thin rectangle about 20x24 inches, stretching gently by hand if needed. Brush entire surface with 30 g melted butter.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 50 g toasted breadcrumbs evenly over the dough to absorb excess moisture. Spread apple mixture evenly over breadcrumbs, leaving a 2-inch border.
5. Step 5: Carefully roll the dough from the long side into a tight log. Place seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with remaining 30 g melted butter.
6. Step 6: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.