Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Apple Strudel, a classic dessert featuring a warm, spiced apple filling enveloped in flaky puff pastry. This crowd-pleasing treat combines the tartness of Granny Smith apples with the sweetness of maple syrup and cinnamon, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply as a comforting dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings, this recipe is sure to impress. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple glaze, alongside whipped cream or ice cream for an extra touch of decadence. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, Apple Strudel is a timeless dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 package frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; add the apple mixture and cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in maple syrup and cool.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into rectangles. Divide the cooled filling between them.
- Cut slits in the pastry sides and fold them over the filling to create a braided look. Seal ends tightly.
- Brush with an egg wash made from whisking an egg and water.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before serving.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract for glaze; drizzle over strudels before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg