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Puff Pastry Apple Strudel Recipe

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This Puff Pastry Apple Strudel combines tart Granny Smith apples with sweet brown sugar and warm apple pie spices, all wrapped in flaky store-bought puff pastry. Easy to prepare and perfect for fall, this dessert offers a crisp, golden crust with a soft, flavorful apple filling, finished with a delicate vanilla glaze.

  • Author: Zara
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup lightly packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract

Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed according to package directions (1 (17.3-ounce) package)

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Prepare two pieces of parchment paper large enough to cover the bottom of your rimmed baking sheets and set aside.
  2. Prepare Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples with the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, apple pie spice, fine sea salt, and vanilla bean paste or extract. Toss everything together gently to coat the apple slices evenly with the sugar and spices.
  3. Prepare Puff Pastry: On a clean, lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets. Arrange the apple filling evenly along the center of each pastry sheet, leaving space at the edges for sealing.
  4. Shape the Strudel: Carefully fold the long sides of the puff pastry over the apple filling to enclose it completely. Press the edges together to seal, and if desired, crimp the edges to create a decorative border.
  5. Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the top of each strudel with the egg wash to promote a beautiful golden-brown finish during baking.
  6. Bake: Place the strudels on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Make the Glaze: While the strudel bakes, mix the powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste or extract, and 2 1/2 teaspoons milk in a small bowl. Adjust the milk to achieve a smooth, drizzle-worthy consistency.
  8. Finish and Serve: Remove the strudel from the oven and let it cool slightly on a wire rack. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm strudel before cutting into slices. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness.
  • Thaw puff pastry just until pliable but still cold to prevent sticking and tearing.
  • Feel free to add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the filling for extra texture.
  • Ensure the edges of the pastry are sealed well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  • The strudel can be reheated in a low oven to restore crispness.

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