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Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel with Cinnamon Spice

A close-up of a flaky slice of apple strudel filled with spiced apples, dusted generously with powdered sugar.
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Make this simple, flaky apple strudel using store-bought puff pastry. It features warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and raisins, perfect for a quick dessert or holiday baking.

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 all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (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 large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and chopped walnuts, if using. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  3. Unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it slightly to form a rectangle about 10 by 12 inches.
  4. Place half of the apple filling in a line down the center third of the pastry rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border on the short 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 to seal the center seam. Press the ends firmly 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. Brush the tops of both strudels completely with the remaining egg wash. Cut three or four small slits in the top of each strudel to allow steam to escape.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky and the filling is bubbling.
  10. Remove from the oven and let the strudel cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool further.
  11. Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

  • For an authentic Apfelstrudel experience, you can substitute the puff pastry with traditional stretched dough, though this requires more time and technique.
  • Serve this classic apple pastry warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a richer dessert.
  • If you do not have walnuts, substitute with pecans or omit them entirely.

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