Easy Apple Strudel

This Easy Apple Strudel recipe, or Apfelstrudel, is a centuries-old classic made easy with store-bought pastry. Perfect for entertaining, bake sales, or simply inviting the neighbors over for tea... and strudel.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Total Time55

Servings: servings

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

1/2 cup golden raisins
3 large apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Soak the raisins in a bowl filled with hot water to cover for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain excess water and discard.
Add sliced apples to a large bowl and toss with lemon juice. Then add raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir to combine. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry onto sheets of parchment paper and roll to smooth out the creases. Divide the apple filling and spread it evenly in the middle of the pastries.
Using a pastry cutter or pizza wheel, cut the dough into ½-inch wide strips on both sides of the apple filling, lining them up evenly. Carefully move the parchment paper to the 2 baking sheets.
Once on the baking sheets, fold each strip across the apple filling at a downward angle, alternating sides down the length of the strudel. Left, right, left, right. Dab a bit of water on your finger to seal the pastry strips when they overlap.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the pastries. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
Before serving, dust with powdered sugar.

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