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Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel

A close-up, appetizing slice of flaky apple strudel generously dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make a flaky, comforting apple strudel using store-bought puff pastry. This recipe features sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in golden pastry, perfect for a quick dessert.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, nuts, lemon juice, and melted butter. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it slightly to smooth out creases and create a rectangle about 10×12 inches.
  4. Place half of the apple filling in a line down the center third of the pastry sheet, leaving a 1-inch border on the short ends and a 2-inch border on the long sides.
  5. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash mixture (egg beaten with milk or water).
  6. Fold the long sides of the pastry over the filling, overlapping them slightly. Press the seams together to seal. Fold the short ends up and crimp to seal the filling inside.
  7. Carefully transfer the strudel seam-side down onto a prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the second sheet of pastry and remaining filling.
  8. Brush the tops of both strudels evenly with the remaining egg wash. Cut three or four small slits in the top of each pastry to allow steam to escape.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  10. Remove the strudels from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  11. Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a complete dessert experience.
  • If you prefer a traditional look, you can brush the baked strudel with a simple glaze made from 1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons of milk instead of dusting with plain powdered sugar.
  • For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the apple filling mixture.

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