Description

Golden Phyllo Apple Strudel is a light, flaky, and irresistible dessert made with crisp phyllo dough, cinnamon-spiced apples, golden raisins, and toasted nuts. Each bite delivers the perfect mix of buttery crunch and warm apple sweetness, making it an ideal dessert for holidays, brunch, or cozy fall evenings. Simple, elegant, and utterly delicious, this easy filo pastry dessert is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Filling:

5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced thin
½ cup golden raisins
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
½ cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Pastry:

10 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted

For the Garnish:

Powdered sugar for dusting
Optional: drizzle of honey or caramel sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, raisins, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, melted butter, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
Layer the phyllo: Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Repeat until 8–10 sheets are stacked.
Add the filling: Spoon the apple mixture along one long edge of the phyllo, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold in short sides and roll gently into a log, seam-side down.
Bake: Transfer to the baking sheet, brush the top with butter, and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Cool and serve: Let cool for 10–15 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and slice. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
Brush each sheet lightly with butter for even, crisp layers.
Do not overfill — too much apple mixture can cause splitting.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing for clean cuts.
Add chopped nuts, cranberries, or caramel drizzle for creative variations.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert, Pastry, Fall Recipes
Method: Baked
Cuisine: European

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 290
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Phyllo Apple Strudel, Filo Dough Dessert, Easy Apple Strudel Recipe, Flaky Apple Pastry, Phyllo Dough Apple Dessert, Apple Cinnamon Dessert, Fall Baking Recipes, Austrian Strudel