Would you like a piece of crispy apple strudel? With this recipe, anyone can quickly and easily prepare a delicious apple strudel with puff pastry themselves.
Autumn is apple time and I can never get enough of my favorite fruit. I enjoy apples raw, baked and juiced, but I love them most in various cakes and desserts. One of my favorites is thisItalian torta di mele– a fluffy apple cake dusted with powdered sugar. But if I want to bake a quick dessert with apples, then I always rely on apple strudel with puff pastry.
There are many reasons why I love this recipe. It only requires simple ingredients, comes together quickly, tastes great and is perfect for impressing guests. Through the application offinished puff pastryThere is no need to prepare dough, which saves time and effort. You just have to choose the right apples, cut them and season them appropriately. The rest is really easy.
Which apple varieties are best?
When making apple strudel, it is important to use apples that hold their shape when baked and provide a balance of sweetness and acidity. The best varieties for this recipe are Granny Smith, Gala, Jonagold, Golden Delicious and Pink Lady.
With or without nuts?
If you don't have a lot of time and want to prepare the strudel in a flash, then you can only use apples for the filling. However, I recommend that you also prepare an extra nut filling with walnuts. It adds additional flavors and texture to the dessert, making it extra special.
And now for the recipe:
Apple strudel with puff pastry: the ingredients
- 1 pack of puff pastry, thawed
- 1-2 Äpfel, zB Granny Smith
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 beaten egg with 1 teaspoon water for brushing
For the nut filling (optional):
- 30 g walnuts, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
For the frosting (optional):
- 50g melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 pinch of salt
- 125g powdered sugar
Preparation step-by-step
Step 1: Prepare and season apples
Peel and core the apples. Cut them into cubes. For an apple strudel you need about one and a half cups of diced apples.
Place the apple pieces in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon white sugar, flour and cinnamon. Stir well and let the apples rest for about 15 minutes so they can release their juice.
Step 2 (optional): Prepare nut filling
For a simple nut filling, chop the walnuts and toss them in a small bowl with the brown sugar and breadcrumbs. Stir and set aside.
Step 3: Assemble the strudel
First, flour the work surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry with a rolling pin. Place it on a sheet of baking paper.
Place the nut mixture in the center of the dough, leaving 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the top and bottom edges. Place the seasoned apple pieces on top.
Now you can simply fold the puff pastry or braid it as desired.
To fold:
Fold one side of the dough over the filling. Lift the opposite side and place it over the first. Press the sides with your fingers to prevent the strudel from opening while baking.
Whisk an egg with a teaspoon of water and brush on the strudel.
Use a sharp knife to make slits to allow steam from the mixture to escape as it bakes.
For braiding:
Cut several slanted strips on both sides of the dough. Fold the top edge over the filling and begin braiding the strips over the filling, overlapping.
Brush the top with the beaten egg and water.
Step 4: Bake the apple strudel with puff pastry
Carefully place the strudel on a baking tray with the baking paper. Sprinkle with a little granulated sugar if desired.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
Place the finished apple strudel on a wire rack to cool. Dust with powdered sugar.
Step 5 (optional): Prepare icing and drizzle over the strudel
If desired, you can make the apple strudel with puff pastry with onesimple castingrefine. Mix the glaze ingredients in a bowl and whisk well until the glaze has a smooth consistency. If it is too runny, add a little more powdered sugar.
Serve the apple strudel: best with ice cream and cream
If you would like to refine your simple apple strudel with puff pastry, you can serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some whipped cream. This is how you can impress your guests this fall with a simple yet unusual dessert.
Also interesting:Onion tart with puff pastry: You should definitely try this simple recipe
