Your phyllo dough sheets must be thawed before beginning this recipe. Follow the thawing instructions on the box. Phyllo dough sheets dry out quickly once opened so prepare all other ingredients before opening the dough.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice apples horizontally into ¼ inch slices. Using a cap, push out the core. ( If you do not have an apple corer). In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Set aside.
Remove the phyllo dough sheets from the wrapping and place two sheets on your working surface. Brush on melted butter and layer another two sheets on top. Brush the top sheets with melted butter. You will have 4 phyllo sheets in total.
Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut the sheet lengthwise into ¼ - ½ inch strips. Carefully separate the strips. Pick up an apple slice, carefully wrap the strip around and slice through the center. Each apple slice will use two strips. It’s okay if the strips rip slightly, just press them down and keep wrapping!
Once all apple slices are wrapped, place them in the oven for 15-18 minutes. The tops and the bottoms of each slice should be browned and flaky. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture on top and, enjoy!
Notes
I like to use granny smith apples for this recipe.
If you want to make more strudels, you can double the recipe.