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Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel with Warm Spiced Apples

Close-up of a flaky, golden-brown slice of apple strudel filled with spiced apples and dusted heavily with powdered sugar.
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Create an impressive, flaky dessert with minimal effort. This recipe uses store-bought puff pastry to wrap a filling of tart apples, cinnamon, and raisins, resulting in a golden-crusted Austrian Apfelstrudel perfect for any occasion.

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 raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons 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 medium bowl, gently combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. If using nuts, stir the chopped walnuts or pecans into the apple mixture.
  4. Unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Brush the edges lightly with the melted butter.
  5. Spoon half of the apple filling in a line down the center third of the pastry, leaving about a 1-inch border on the short ends.
  6. Fold the long sides of the pastry over the filling, overlapping them slightly to seal the top seam. Gently press the ends to seal.
  7. 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.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk or water to create an egg wash. Brush the top surface of both strudels evenly with the egg wash.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky and the filling is bubbling.
  10. Remove the strudels from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  11. Transfer the warm apple strudel to a wire rack. Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing and serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the best experience.

Notes

  • For an extra buttery crust, brush the pastry with melted butter before applying the egg wash.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the granulated sugar with light brown sugar in the filling.
  • This pastry is best eaten the day it is baked, but leftovers store well at room temperature for up to two days.

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