Description
Make this classic Apple Strudel using ready-made puff pastry for a quick, delicious treat. You get crisp layers filled with spiced apples, raisins, and nuts. It’s perfect for any cozy gathering.
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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, lightly 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 medium bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, and chopped nuts. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Gently unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it slightly into a larger rectangle.
- Brush the edges of the pastry lightly with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the flour evenly over the center of the pastry rectangle. This helps absorb excess moisture from the apples.
- Arrange half of the apple mixture over the center of the pastry, leaving about a 1-inch border clear on all sides.
- Fold the long sides of the pastry over the filling. Then, gently fold the shorter ends inward to seal the strudel completely. You want a tight seam at the bottom.
- Carefully transfer the sealed strudel to the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Repeat the process with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining filling.
- Brush the tops of both strudels evenly with the beaten egg wash. Cut a few small slits on the top of each strudel to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deeply golden brown.
- Let the strudel cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, soak the raisins in a tablespoon of rum or hot water for 10 minutes before adding them to the apples.
- If you prefer a traditional look, you can use the hand-stretched dough method instead of puff pastry.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian/German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg