Roasted apple strudel with winter spices in Thermomix

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27 January, 2026

🍎 Roasted apple strudel with winter spices in Thermomix

There are days when your body asks for an oven, warm aromas and something that smells like home as soon as you open the door. Cold days, rain outside, and that feeling that you need a dessert that hugs you. This roasted apple strudel with winter spices born just for that 🍂.

The promise is clear: a strudel that is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and with a deep, spicy and balanced flavor, without unnecessary complications. Thanks to the Thermomix, the filling is perfect, without excess liquid or pasty textures, something that usually fails in traditional strudels.

What makes this recipe special is the previous step of roast apples. It is not a whim: it concentrates the flavor, eliminates water and provides caramelized notes that completely transform the result. The first time I tried it like this was in a particularly cold winter… and I haven’t looked back since. This strudel has become a must-have at home when the holidays arrive or simply when you feel like something really comforting ❤️.

Roasted apple strudel with winter spices in Thermomix

Why this recipe is perfect

✅ Intense and balanced flavor: Roasting the apple enhances its natural sweetness and avoids a watery filling.
✅ Perfect texture: Crunchy on the outside, melty on the inside.
✅ Thermomix at the service of detail: controlled mixing without turning the filling into puree.
✅ Less stress: Toasted breadcrumbs absorb moisture and ensure success.
✅ Better than the traditional method: more flavor, less risk.
✅ Ideal for special occasions: Christmas, family meals, guests.
🎁 Unexpected bonus: It can be prepared in advance without losing quality.

Ingredients explained

🍎 1 kg of sour apples (Boskoop, Elstar or Braeburn)
🍯 40 g brown sugar
🌿 1 cinnamon stick
⭐ 2 anise stars
🌰 1 clove (or ½ if large)
🍋 1 teaspoon lemon juice
🍞 40 g breadcrumbs
🧈 30 g butter
🌰 30 g chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
🧂 1 pinch of salt
🥐 6–8 sheets of filo dough
🧈 60 g melted butter

Grades: You can do it without nuts or use homemade strudel dough. It is suitable for vegetarians and can be adapted to lactose-free using vegetable margarine.

Equipment and preparation

Before you start, make sure you have everything on hand 🧑‍🍳. The Thermomix will be key for the filling, but the oven will do the final magic.

What you need: Thermomix (any model), conventional oven, large tray, baking paper, kitchen brush and a clean cloth.

Previous preparation: Peel and cut the apples before turning on the oven. Melt the butter in advance. Having everything ready will allow you to work calmly.

Organization tip: The filling needs to cool before assembling, so you can even do it the day before.

Detailed step-by-step instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Peel the apples, cut them into large cubes and place them on a tray with the brown sugar, cinnamon, anise, cloves, lemon juice and salt. Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring once, until soft and lightly caramelized. Remove the spices and let it cool.

2. Put the butter and breadcrumbs in the Thermomix glass. Program 5 min / 120 °C / spoon speed. Booking. This step prevents the strudel from becoming wet.

3. Place the roasted apples and nuts in the glass. Program 3 sec / speed 3 / reverse rotation. Pieces should remain visible.

4. Add the toasted breadcrumbs and mix 10 sec / spoon speed / reverse rotation. Let cool completely.

5. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place a sheet of filo dough on a cloth and brush with butter. Repeat with 5–6 sheets.

6. Spread the filling leaving free edges. Fold the sides and roll up with the help of the cloth. Place on tray and brush with butter.

7. Bake for 35–40 minutes at 180°C until golden, crispy and very aromatic.

Pro tips and troubleshooting

🌟 Secrets to success

Grill the apples well: less liquid, more flavor.
Don’t overload the filling.
Generous butter between layers.
Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

❌ Common mistakes

Problem: Wet strudel. Cause: Raw apple. Solution: Pre-roast.
Problem: Broken mass. Cause: Lack of fat. Solution: More butter.

Variations and customizations

🔥 Spiced version: add cardamom and ginger.
🌱 Vegan: Vegetable margarine without nuts.
🧀 Gourmet: Add a touch of mascarpone when serving.
👶 Kids-friendly: eliminates anise and clove.
❄️ Meal prep: filling prepared in advance.

Serve and accompaniments

Serve warm, sprinkled with icing sugar. Serve with vanilla ice cream, light yogurt cream or a classic Vanillesoße German 🍨.

Storage

🥡 Fridge: up to 3 days well covered.
❄️ Freezing: It can be frozen already baked.
♨️ Reheated: always in the oven to maintain the crispiness.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use another apple? Yes, but better acidic.
Can it be prepared the day before? Perfectly.
Filo or homemade dough? Both work, the edge is more practical.

Call to action

If you fancy a dessert that smells like winter, this strudel is for you 🍁. Go ahead and prepare it, tell me how it turned out and save the recipe to repeat it every year. If you liked it, also try the pear strudel or the cheese and red fruit strudel.