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Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel Recipe

A close-up of a golden brown, flaky pastry slice of apple strudel showing the rich apple and raisin filling.
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Create a delicious, impressive dessert with this easy apple strudel recipe using store-bought puff pastry. You get flaky layers and a warm, spiced apple filling without the stress of making dough from scratch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.1 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water (for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add the raisins if you are using them. Toss the mixture until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. If the pastry is too small, you can gently roll it out slightly to form a rectangle about 10×12 inches.
  4. Spoon half of the apple filling mixture down the center third of the pastry sheet, leaving about a 1-inch border clear on the long sides. Brush the exposed pastry edges lightly with the melted butter.
  5. Fold the long sides of the pastry over the filling, overlapping them slightly in the center to seal the filling inside. Gently press the edges together to seal. You are creating a log shape.
  6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining apple filling.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk or water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of both strudel logs evenly with the egg wash. This helps the pastry turn golden brown.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is deeply golden brown and puffed, and the filling is bubbling.
  9. Remove the strudels from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This allows the filling to set.
  10. Dust generously with powdered sugar before you slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • For an extra crisp crust, you can brush the pastry with melted butter before applying the egg wash.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the apple filling mixture.
  • Serve this warm apple pastry with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a classic dessert experience.

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