Description
A simple recipe for a flaky apple strudel using store-bought puff pastry for a quick, warm, spiced dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.1 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, raisins, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix gently until the apples are evenly coated.
- Gently unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it slightly thinner into a rectangle, about 10 by 12 inches.
- Brush the edges of the pastry lightly with some of the melted butter.
- Spoon half of the apple filling mixture along the long edge of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on the sides and ends.
- Fold the short sides inward over the filling. Then, starting from the long side with the filling, roll the pastry tightly into a log shape. Press the seam closed.
- Carefully transfer the strudel seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining filling.
- Brush the tops of both strudels evenly with the beaten egg wash. Cut three small slits across the top of each strudel to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can toss the apple mixture with 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs before filling to absorb excess moisture.
- If you prefer a glaze instead of powdered sugar, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk or lemon juice and drizzle over the warm strudel.
- You can substitute dried cranberries for raisins if you wish.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45