Easy Apple Strudel

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Easy Apple Strudel with store-bought puff pastry filled with cinnamon sweet fresh apples baked until flaky, buttery and golden.

sliced easy apple strudel on white plate with whole apples in background

This simple apple strudel is loaded with delicious, fresh cinnamon-apples wrapped in store-bought buttery golden flaky puff pastry crust.

It’s one of my favorite desserts (top with a scoop of ice cream) and a great add to a brunch menu.

With fresh local apples everywhere, it’s the perfect time of year for this classic fall treat.

sliced puff pastry apple strudel on parchment paper

Why this recipe works:

  • Whips up in a jiffy using store-bought puff pastry dough and fresh apples.
  • Tastes like apple pie – but quicker and easier to make with just a few simple ingredients
  • All the delicious flavor we love.

Ingredients needed to make this easy Apple Strudel:

  • fresh apples
  • lemon juice
  • packed brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • frozen store-bought puff pastry dough (thawed)
  • egg (egg wash)
  • turbinado sugar (can use other coarse sugar)
  • parchment paper

How to make Apple Strudel:

  • Preheat oven to 375° then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine apples with lemon juice in a large bowl, then blend in the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour and salt.
  • Sprinkle the flour over your work surface then gently unfold one puff pastry sheet.
  • Using a rolling pin, lightly roll edges and creases of the dough to smooth it out to an even thickness then transfer to the baking sheet.

  • With a slotted spoon drain liquid from apples. Spread apple filling up the center of the dough.
  • Fold one long side over the apples. Repeat on the other long side.
  • Pinch each short side to seal completely then gently turn the pastry over and place seam side down.
  • Tuck both short ends under. Whisk egg and water in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush and lightly brush top and sides of the strudel. Use a sharp knife to make several slits in the top so steam can escape.
  • Sprinkle with turbinado sugar over the top of the strudel and bake 35-40 minutes or until the strudel is golden brown.
easy apple strudel sliced so you can see apples inside

What kind of apples are best for Apple Strudel?

Use good baking apples like honey crisp, granny smith, braeburn or fuji apples – or a combination of them.

Tips for the best strudel:

  • Thaw the puff pastry so you’re able to unfold it without it cracking.
  • Turbinado sugar adds a light caramelized crunch on the top of the strudel.
  • Store leftover strudel up to 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • Double ingredients to make two strudels using both sheets of puff pastry.

Subs and variations:

  • Add golden raisins to the apple mixture.
  • Instead of turbinado sugar, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar instead.
  • For a more decorative look, braid the top of the puff pastry. Click here to see how.

How to serve Apple Strudel:

You really don’t need to do anything more than slice and serve this delicious apple strudel.

I like mine warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, but it’s great plain at room temperature too.

More apple recipes:

Below you’ll find a few more apple treats on this site. Click below for the links.

slow cooker applesauce in mason jars
slice of cinnamon roll apple crisp with mid-air drizzle of white icing

Apple Cobbler

Slow Cooker Applesauce

Apple Cider Sangria 

Cinnamon Roll Apple Crisp

Enjoy!

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sliced easy apple strudel on white plate with whole apples in background

Easy Apple Strudel

Easy Apple Strudel with puff pastry – filled with cinnamon sweet fresh apples baked until flaky, buttery and golden.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large apples 2 honey crisp, 1 granny smith – peeled, corned and diced.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 sheet frozen store-bought puff pastry dough thawed
  • parchment paper
  • 1 large egg +1 tablespoon water for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Instructions
 

  • Using a sharp knife peel, core and dice the apples. 
  • In a large bowl, combine apples with lemon juice, stirring to coat then blend in the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour and salt and set the apple mixture aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375° then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle the flour over your work surface then gently unfold one puff pastry sheet.
  • Using a rolling pin, lightly roll edges and creases of the dough to smooth it out to an even thickness then transfer to the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • With a slotted spoon drain the liquid from the apples, then spread the apple filling up the center of the dough.
  • Fold one long side over the apples. Repeat on the other long side. SEE PHOTOS IN BODY OF POST.
    Pinch each short side to seal completely then gently turn the pastry over and place seam side down.
  • Tuck both short ends under then whisk the egg and water together in a small bowl.
  • Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the top and sides of the strudel then make several slits in the dough to let the steam escape.
  • Sprinkle with turbinado sugar over the top of the strudel and bake 35-40 minutes in the preheated oven or until the strudel is golden brown.
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