Easy Apple Strudel

2 slices of Apple Strudle on a black plate with fork.

5 from 1 vote

This recipe is just straight up, no kidding, really good. Apples, brown sugar, a few spices all wrapped in flakey puffed pastry. Yep, that’s pretty much it.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 853kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

1 granny smith apple - peeled and chopped
1 honey crisp apple - peeled and chopped
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons flour
pinch of salt
2 sheets thawed puffed pastry
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
1 egg beaten
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a medium size bowl, add apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar and salt. Toss together coating apples with dry ingredients. Set aside for 10 minutes.
On a floured surface, roll out each puffed pastry into a large rectangle.
Combine brown and white sugar with bread crumbs. Divide mixture in half and sprinkle down the center of each pastry. Place half of apple mixture in the center of each pastry on top of sugar blend.
Gently fold long edge of pastry over apples then roll to close the bundle. Pinch edge and ends to seal.
Place apple bundles on lined sheet tray. Mix egg and water together then brush over pastry. With a sharp knife, cut slits in strudel to allow ventilation.
Place pan in oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until crust and golden brown.
Remove from oven and cool on a baking rack. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

Recipe Variations:

- Add Nuts: Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans into the apple filling for added crunch.

- Dried Fruits: Mix in raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness and texture.

- Alternative Pastry: Swap puff pastry for phyllo dough for a more traditional strudel texture.

- Glaze Option: Drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze instead of dusting with powdered sugar.

How To Store: Apple strudel is best enjoyed fresh on the day it’s baked, but leftovers can be stored! Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes to restore the flaky crust.

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