The World in Apple Dishes

Apfelstrudel – Austria

Since the apple never falls far from the tree, neighboring Austria has done ’em apples some justice as well. Somewhere between the classical music and the magnificent castles, you’ll find the crispy apfelstrudel.

Don’t worry, it’s tastier than it sounds! Basically, a puff pastry layered with apples and spiced up with some cinnamon or nutmeg, you’ll have to be careful while eating this crunchy monster. Sometimes, it may be covered with the finest powdered sugar, or some vanilla ice cream, or some whipped cream. We might be drooling now.

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