Description
Make a delightful Apple Strudel using easy puff pastry. This recipe brings warmth and joy to your kitchen, perfect for sharing a cozy moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.1 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup raisins, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, gently toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stir in the drained raisins and chopped nuts until the apples are evenly coated.
- Lightly flour your work surface. Unfold one sheet of the thawed puff pastry.
- Brush the pastry lightly with some of the melted butter.
- Arrange half of the apple mixture in a long, even layer over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
- Fold the long sides of the pastry over the apple filling, then roll the pastry up tightly like a log, starting from one short end. Seal the edges by pressing gently.
- Carefully transfer the joined strudel seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the second sheet of pastry and remaining filling.
- Brush the tops of both strudels generously with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let the Apple Strudel cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool further.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the apple filling.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, you can brush the pastry with melted butter before applying the egg wash.
- Taste your apples first; if they are very sweet, reduce the added sugar slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian/German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg