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Celebrate National Apple Strudel Day with a delicious homemade dessert - bake up something special for the ones you love!
Get ready to celebrate National Apple Strudel Day on June 17 by indulging in this delicious dessert! Apple strudel has been around for centuries and is a popular treat throughout Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland and other Central European countries. It's made with layers of delicate dough filled with apples or other sweet fruits such as cherries or plums. Whether you make it yourself or buy it from a bakery, apple strudel is sure to be the star of your celebration!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1650</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Strudel</div><div class='timeline-text'>The strudel, a pastry with a filling wrapped in a thin layer of dough, was first documented in Austria.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1696</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Printed Strudel Recipe</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first printed recipe for apple strudel appears in a cookbook in Austria, signaling its growing popularity in Central Europe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Strudel Gains Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>Throughout the 19th century, apple strudel becomes a popular dessert in homes and bakeries across Austria, Germany, and Hungary.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Strudel Reaches America</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the migration of Central Europeans to America, apple strudel became popular in the United States during the 1950s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Apple Strudel Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The food holiday National Apple Strudel Day is established, encouraging people to celebrate on June 17 by enjoying this traditional dessert.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake your own strudel</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making strudel is a fun and creative way to celebrate National Apple Strudel Day. Making the dough is easy, and you can use store-bought puff pastry or make your own. Once you have the dough ready, fill it with apples and a mix of cinnamon and sugar, then bake it in the oven.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for strudel</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If baking isn't your thing, why not go out for strudel? Search for Apple Strudel on Yelp and find a restaurant near you that serves it. You can try traditional German apple strudel or something more creative like cranberry strudel.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host an apple strudel party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an apple strudel party! You can make one big strudel to share, or everyone can make their own individual mini-strudels. Serve coffee or tea with the strudels and have a great time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go apple picking</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Go apple picking at a local farm or orchard and pick up some fresh apples for your strudel. Picking the apples yourself will make the experience even more special.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit an apple festival</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local area for an apple festival in honor of National Apple Strudel Day. Many towns host festivals in late summer/early fall featuring all things apples including pie eating contests, live music, games, and of course, lots of yummy food featuring apples.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Apple Strudel is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With its buttery caramelized apples and flaky crust, there's nothing quite like apple strudel. It's a classic pastry that can be enjoyed any time of day as a decadent breakfast, snack or dessert. And with its sweet apple filling and cinnamon spices, it always satisfies your craving for something comforting and delicious!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Apple Strudel is versatile</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Classic strudels are traditionally made with apples, but they can also be filled with other fruit such as cherries, blueberries or peaches. If you're feeling adventurous why not try adding nuts or chocolate chips to the mix? The possibilities are endless!.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Apple Strudel is easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Believe it or not, apple strudel is surprisingly simple to make - all you need is some basic ingredients like flour, butter and apples! Plus, making your own strudel allows you to customize it with different flavors and toppings that you love. So grab your rolling pin and start baking your very own homemade apple strudel!</p></div></div>
National Apple Strudel Day is celebrated on June 17 every year. In 2024 National Apple Strudel Day will occur on a Monday.
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