Hungarian Apple Strudel (Almás Rétes)

Hungarian Apple Strudel (Almás Rétes) is a traditional Hungarian pastry made with delicate layers of flaky pastry wrapped around a fragrant apple filling. Sweet-tart apples, cinnamon, sugar, and toasted breadcrumbs create a wonderfully comforting dessert that’s perfect with coffee or tea. 🇭🇺🍎

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

• 5–6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and grated
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup raisins, optional
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

For the Pastry

• 8–10 sheets filo pastry
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• Powdered sugar, for serving