Description
This Easy Apple Strudel is a flaky, golden pastry filled with warm spiced apples and a touch of sweetness. With store-bought puff pastry and simple ingredients, you can bake this comforting dessert in under an hour—no fancy techniques required. Perfect for beginners and apple lovers alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes. Stir in raisins and nuts if using.
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry and roll it slightly to smooth out the creases. Place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Assemble the Strudel: Spoon the apple filling down the center third of the pastry. Cut slits 1 inch apart along the sides. Fold the top and bottom edges over the filling, then cross the side strips over to create a braid-like pattern.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the pastry with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and lightly brush with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks. You can prepare the apple mixture a day in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of strudel)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg