Description
This Classic Apple Strudel is the perfect balance of flaky, golden puff pastry and warmly spiced apple filling—ideal for any cozy morning or impressive dessert table. Whether you need a quick breakfast, easy dinner dessert, or just new food ideas, this is your go-to treat. With tart apples, raisins, and cinnamon tucked inside buttery layers, this easy recipe delivers bakery-quality results right from your home oven. Great for holidays, fall baking, or year-round indulgence—this strudel fits right in with all your breakfast ideas and dessert favorites.
Ingredients
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks. Toss them in a bowl with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, raisins, and cornstarch until well coated.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 10×12 inch rectangle. Transfer it to parchment paper.
3. Spoon the apple mixture down the center third of the puff pastry, leaving space at the top and bottom.
4. Make diagonal cuts along both sides of the pastry and fold the strips over the filling to form a braid.
5. Fold the ends in and press gently to seal everything together.
6. Brush the entire surface with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes or until golden and puffed.
8. While warm, whisk powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze and drizzle over the top.
9. Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Keep the puff pastry cold while working—it’s easier to handle and bakes flakier.
Let the strudel rest for 10 minutes before slicing to avoid a messy cut.
Feel free to swap raisins with dried cranberries or omit them altogether for a more apple-forward bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: classic apple strudel, easy apple dessert, puff pastry strudel, holiday breakfast, fall recipes