Apfelstrudel

Apfelstrudel is often associated with German and Austrian baking. Growing up in the state of Hessen, near Frankfurt, I was used to apple cakes in abundance, but when venturing south into Bavaria and Austria, it was always a treat to see more and more strudels in the cafés. There is nothing like going into the café at four o’clock in the afternoon to the greeting of delicate pastry and apple cinnamon in the air. Whipped cream is always served along with apple strudel, but an alternative favo