This easy Apple Strudel recipe is filled with cinnamon, brown sugar, raisins and more! It’s a crispy, flaky pastry that’s easy to make and downright delicious.

Make sure to try my Apple Pie Recipe too! It’s the best!

Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel

There’s no need to fuss with homemade pastry dough when making this easy homemade strudel. Refrigerated puff pastry will give you a flaky dough that turns perfectly golden brown in the oven!

Not only can you use pre-made dough for the crust, but you can also throw together your apple filling in minutes. This classic dessert looks so beautiful, and it’s so simple to make!

What Is Apple Strudel?

Apple Strudel is a traditional pastry from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The name is German, and the dish was made famous by the Viennese. You know, fun facts to know and tell.

Apple Strudel is also the state pastry of Texas! Did you know that? And you may or may not know that while I live in NJ, I grew up in Houston, Texas! It’s a long-time family favorite in tons of homes around the world. This version is how we enjoy apple strudel at my house.

What Pastry is Used for Strudel?

Traditionally, apple strudel is made with strudel dough. It’s a soft dough that’s hand stretched into a long, thin sheet.

To make things simpler and to save time, this version calls for refrigerated puff pastry dough. I find that it works wonders for strudel if you let it thaw out completely.

Recipe Ingredients

• Granny Smith Apples: Peel the skin off your apples and slice them into 1/4-inch pieces.
• Lemon Juice
• Vanilla
• Brown Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• All Purpose Flour
• Golden Raisins: Golden raisins are made from white grapes rather than red ones, and they taste incredible in this strudel!
• Puff Pastry: Fully thaw your puff pastry on the counter before making this dish.
• Egg
• Milk
• Coarse Sugar (Optional)

What are the Best Apples to Use for Strudel?

Granny Smith apples are my go-to when it comes to this strudel. They’ll hold their shape and hold their texture after baking.

There are other kinds of apples you can use as well, including Honey Crisp or Fuji apples. Just make sure the variety you’re using is crisp enough to hold its own in the oven’s heat.

How to Make Apple Strudel

1. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Make Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, flour and raisins. Stir to coat evenly.
3. Roll Out Dough: Place the pastry onto the baking sheet and roll it out slightly, using a rolling pin to make it even.
4. Fill Pastry: Spread the apple mixture evenly down the center of the pastry, lengthwise.
5. Close Pastry: Fold the sides of the dough around the apples. Seal the dough together by lightly wetting the pastry and pressing it together.
6. Brush with Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg and the milk. Lightly brush the top of the pastry with the egg wash.
7. Add Sugar: Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
8. Bake: Bake your strudel for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips for the Best Homemade Apple Strudel

• Make Criss-Cross Pattern with Pastry: It’s easy to cut the sides of the pastry into strips and fold it decoratively! Just cross the strips over each other alternately and seal them lightly with water.
• Serve Warm: This strudel is best served after about 10 minutes of cooling time.
• Assemble on the Baking Sheet: Be sure to fill and close your strudel on the baking sheet. It’s quite difficult to pick it up and move it before it’s cooked.

Serving Suggestions

• Top with Vanilla Ice Cream: Serve your warm strudel with creamy vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable treat!
• Add Icing: My 3 Ingredient Sugar Cookie Icing makes a great topping for this pastry too.
• Serve with Milk: This strudel tastes wonderful with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee!
• Dust with powdered sugar. This will give your strudel a pretty, yet simple look!

How to Store Strudel

Your strudel can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days! To reheat it, warm it in the oven or the toaster oven at 350°F.

Looking For More Apple Recipes? Try These:

• Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
• Dutch Apple Pie
• Apple Fritter Bread
• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

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