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Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel

A close-up slice of flaky apple strudel filled with spiced apples, dusted heavily with powdered sugar.
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Make a delicious, flaky apple strudel using store-bought puff pastry. This simple recipe delivers warm, cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in buttery pastry, perfect for a quick dessert or fall baking treat.

Ingredients

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  • 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 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Unfold one sheet of the thawed puff pastry onto the surface. If the pastry is rectangular, you may need to gently roll it slightly to achieve a larger rectangle, about 10×12 inches.
  4. Brush the edges of the pastry lightly with the melted butter.
  5. Spoon half of the apple filling down the center third of the pastry sheet, leaving a 1-inch border on the short ends.
  6. Brush the egg wash lightly over the exposed pastry edges.
  7. Cut diagonal slits about 1 inch apart along both long sides of the pastry, starting just outside the apple filling. These cuts will form the lattice top.
  8. Fold the short ends of the pastry inward over the filling. Then, fold the cut strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a woven pattern over the apples. Press the seams gently to seal.
  9. Carefully transfer the assembled strudel to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the entire top surface with the remaining egg wash.
  10. Repeat steps 3 through 6 with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining apple filling. Place the second strudel next to the first on the baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the filling is bubbling.
  12. Remove the strudels from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  13. Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, substitute half of the granulated sugar with packed light brown sugar.
  • If you prefer a glaze over powdered sugar, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk or maple syrup and drizzle over the warm strudel.
  • You can add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the apple mixture for added crunch.

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