Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine raisins and rum. Let sit for 30 minutes. Then drink the rum.
Peel, core, and cut the apples into small stripes.
Add cinnamon, sugar, raisins and almonds and mix.
Lay the dough and sprinkle with breadcrumbs top to bottom.
Pile the apple filling (without the liquid) on top of the breadcrumbs leaving an edge of pastry.
Roll up the strudel and tuck in the ends.
Carefully transfer the strudel to the prepared baking tray, seam side down.
Brush with a little melted butter or beaten egg
Bake for about 25 minutes in the lower third of the oven until lightly golden on top.
Let cool for 10 minutes, sprinkle with icing sugar, serve warm with ice cream.
About the Chef
I am proud to say that I come from the Czech Republic and moved to Australia in 2013. I love it here but one thing I miss very much is Czech food. Apple strudel is a favourite dessert.
