Which apples should I use for strudel?

For the preparation of an excellent apple strudel, the most used and appreciated variety is the Golden Delicious.

These apples, particularly widespread in Trentino Alto Adige and available all year round, they represent the ideal choice thanks to their distinctive characteristics.

La sugary pulp gives natural sweetness to the filling, reducing the need to add a lot of sugar, while their ability to maintain consistency during cooking guarantees a soft but not watery filling.

For this reason, Golden Delicious are considered the perfect apples for making a strudel. fragrant, balanced and with the authentic flavour of South Tyrolean tradition.

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