Description
Make a flaky, spiced apple strudel using store-bought puff pastry for a quick and impressive dessert.
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
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated. Stir in the raisins and nuts, if using.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. If using two sheets, gently press the seam to seal them together. Roll the pastry slightly to form a rectangle about 10×12 inches.
- Brush the edges of the pastry lightly with the melted butter.
- Spoon the apple filling in a line down the center third of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on the short ends.
- Fold the long sides of the pastry over the filling, overlapping them slightly to seal the top seam. Gently press the ends to close.
- Carefully transfer the strudel seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the entire top surface with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For a traditional look, you can score the top of the pastry lightly with a sharp knife before brushing with egg wash.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- If you prefer a less sweet filling, reduce the total sugar by 2 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45