🇭🇺 Hungarian Apple Strudel (Almás Rétes)

Hungarian Apple Strudel, known as Almás Rétes, is a beloved classic of Hungarian baking. Made with thin, delicate pastry wrapped around a fragrant filling of apples, sugar, cinnamon, and breadcrumbs, this traditional dessert is crisp on the outside and tender and juicy inside.

Often served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, Almás Rétes is a wonderful treat for family gatherings, holidays, afternoon coffee, or any occasion that calls for a comforting homemade dessert.

Ingredients

For the Strudel

• 1 package (about 450 g) prepared strudel or phyllo pastry
• 6–7 medium apples
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup (50 g) breadcrumbs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons raisins, optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, optional

For Finishing

• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Powdered sugar, for dusting