Apple Strudel

Slice of apple strudel and a cup of tea
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 15 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Courses: , ,
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 375  F
Servings: 8
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This apple strudel features tender apples tossed with warm spices and tucked inside delicate pastry, creating a beautiful contrast of crisp, buttery layers and soft, fragrant fruit in every bite. As it bakes, the kitchen fills with the irresistible aroma of apples, cinnamon, and homemade goodness.

Perfect for holidays, weekend baking, or sharing with family and friends, this classic dessert brings a touch of old-world charm to any table. Whether served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or paired with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream, every slice delivers cozy, nostalgic flavor that’s impossible to resist.

Simple, beautiful, and filled with comforting sweetness, this apple strudel is a timeless favorite you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (defrosted)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 whole apples (cored, peeled, thinly sliced)
  • 1 whole orange (juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for sprinkling on the top)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Defrost the puff pastry according to package directions. (It takes approximately 30 minutes to defrost one sheet)

  2. 2

    Peel and core the apples. Cut them into thin slices, then cut each slice into thirds.

  3. 3

    Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in a large bowl.

    Toss the apples with the orange juice, then add them to the dry mixture.

    Toss until the apples are well coated, then set them aside.

  4. 4

    Unfold the puff pastry and roll it onto a lightly floured surface to approximately 11 x 15 inches. Using a pairing knife, score the pastry very lightly, lengthwise, into three even columns.

    Spoon the apples into the middle column.

  5. 5
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    Cut even slits on each outer column – as many as you like. The more you have, the longer it will take to wrap the strudel, but the prettier it will be—say 10 to 12 slits.

     

  6. 6

    Start wrapping the center by pulling alternating slits of pastry from either side, pressing the ends into the pastry on the opposite side, making sure not to leave gaping holes on the top. Finally, fold the center section of the pastry over at the ends to create a seal.

  7. 7

    Use a pastry brush to brush the top of the strudel with the melted butter, then sprinkle with sugar. 

     

  8. 8
    Baked strudel on a cutting board with fresh apples next to it.

    Bake for 30 - 35 minutes until the top is golden and puffy. Allow the strudel to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 302kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.2g25%
Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
Sodium 158mg7%
Potassium 198mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 37.4g13%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 18.8g
Protein 3.6g8%
Vitamin A 230 IU
Vitamin C 8 mg
Calcium 28 mg
Iron 1.4 mg
Vitamin E 0.9 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.08 mg
Folate 36 mcg
Magnesium 20 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg
Selenium 6 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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