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Easy Apple Strudel with Puff Pastry

🇦🇹 Austria

Servings: 6 Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 45 minutes Total: 65 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets (1.1 lb / 490 g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 2-3 baking apples (such as Granny Smith)
  • 4 tbsp white sugar, divided
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) walnuts, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp water (for brushing)

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, core, and chop apples into 1/2-inch cubes to yield 3 cups chopped apples.
  3. Toss apples with 2 tablespoons white sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Let sit 15 minutes to release juices.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine walnuts, brown sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons white sugar, and breadcrumbs.
  5. Roll out each puff pastry sheet on a floured surface to about 10x12 inches.
  6. Sprinkle half the nut mixture down the center of each pastry, leaving 1 inch border on the sides, then top with half the apple mixture.
  7. Fold one side of the pastry over the filling, then fold the other side over to overlap. Pinch seams to seal.
  8. Transfer strudel seam-side down to the baking sheet, tucking the ends under. Repeat with the second pastry sheet.
  9. Brush strudels with egg wash and cut a few slits on top for steam to escape.
  10. Bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Source: www.beyondkimchee.com