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Apple Ginger Marzipan Strudel

 Apple Ginger Marzipan Strudel

Course Dessert
Cuisine Austrian, German
Keyword apple ginger strudel, apple strudel, Austrian recipies, german recipes, homemade marzipan, homemade strudel, marzipan strudel, puff pastry recipes, Strudel
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest time: 30 minutes
Servings 8
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

Strudel:

  • 4 cups chopped Fresh Apples*
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 cup marzipan** chopped into pieces
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg beaten

Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Make the Strudel:

  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
  2. Whisk together the cornstarch and sugar.
  3. Toss the apples, ginger, and marzipan with the lemon juice.
  4. Then toss with the sugar-cornstarch mixture.
  5. Let stand for 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350F
  7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Roll out a puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
  9. transfer it to a sheet of parchment paper.
  10. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs down the middle.
  11. Distribute the filling evenly on top.
  12. Bring the long ends of the pastry sheets together and seal with your fingers.
  13. Gently lift the parchment paper and slide the strudel to one side of the prepared baking sheet.
  14. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet.
  15. Brush the strudel with beaten egg.
  16. Bake for 30 minutes.
  17. Slide the strudels from the parchment sheet onto a baking rack.
  18. Lay the parchment back on the baking sheet and position the rack with the strudels over the top.
  19. Let cool completely.

Icing the Strudel:

  1. Whisk together the powdered sugar and ginger powder.
  2. Add the milk or water and whisk until smooth. Start with 2 tablespoons. Add more if the icing is too thick
  3. Pour the glaze over the top of the strudel.
  4. When the glaze has hardened, transfer them to a platter.
  5. Cut with a serrated knife and serve

Recipe Notes

*I used a mix of Granny Smith, delicious, and honey crisp apples but use your favorite variety.
**Recipe for homemade marzipan below.