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Easy Apple Strudel with Puff Pastry

Close-up of a flaky, golden-brown slice of apple strudel filled with spiced apples and nuts, dusted heavily with powdered sugar.
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Make a flaky, golden apple strudel quickly using store-bought puff pastry. This recipe features cinnamon-spiced apples and toasted breadcrumbs, perfect for a fast dessert or brunch item.

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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in the walnuts and raisins, if using.
  4. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet slightly thinner into a rectangle about 10×12 inches.
  5. Spread half of the toasted breadcrumb mixture evenly over the surface of each pastry sheet, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Spoon half of the apple mixture over the breadcrumbs on each sheet.
  6. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg wash. Fold the long sides over the filling, then roll up tightly from one short end to the other, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork. Place the strudels seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush the tops of the strudels with the remaining egg wash. Cut a few small slits in the top of each strudel to allow steam to escape.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • For an authentic texture variation, substitute the puff pastry with homemade, paper-thin strudel dough if you prefer a traditional method.
  • If you want a bakery style apple strudel finish, mix 1 tablespoon of milk with the egg wash for a richer color.
  • Serve this cinnamon apple dessert warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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