Description
This Classic Apple Strudel is a golden, flaky pastry filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and baked to perfection. Easy to make with store-bought puff pastry and bursting with warm fall flavor, it’s the perfect cozy dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated.
3. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth creases. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
4. Spoon the apple mixture down the center third of the pastry. Dot with butter.
5. Slice diagonal strips on both sides of the filling. Fold them over the filling in a braid-like pattern, alternating sides.
6. Brush the pastry with egg wash.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
8. Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use firm apples to avoid mushy filling.
Let the pastry thaw in the fridge to keep it workable but cold.
A baking sheet lined with parchment prevents sticking and helps crisp the bottom.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: apple strudel, puff pastry dessert, fall baking