Description
All the cozy bakery vibes without the fuss. This quick strudel swaps traditional dough for store‑bought puff pastry, wrapping a cinnamon‑spiced apple, raisin, and walnut filling in flaky, golden layers—ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp))
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (to thicken juices)
Pastry & finish
- 1/2 package frozen puff pastry (17.5 oz package; thaw before use)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten (egg wash))
- 1 tbsp white sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and center the rack.
- Make filling: In a bowl, toss apples with sugar, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, and flour until evenly coated.
- Prep pastry: On a lightly floured surface, unfold and gently roll puff pastry to smooth seams. Lightly score lengthwise into 3 equal panels (guides only).
- Assemble: Spoon filling down the center panel. Fold one side over filling and brush its top with beaten egg. Fold the second side over to seal (letter fold). Pinch and tuck ends under.
- Score & glaze: Cut shallow diagonal slits across the top to vent. Brush all over with egg wash and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar.
- Bake: Transfer to the prepared sheet and bake 25–30 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For extra shine, dust with powdered sugar after baking. Prevent sogginess by keeping the filling in the center panel only and sealing ends well. Swap walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Austrian, European
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
