Description
A classic Bavarian German Apple Strudel made with flaky puff pastry wrapped around tender cinnamon-spiced apples, sweet raisins, and buttery breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
3 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, raisins, breadcrumbs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Toss until evenly coated.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
- Spoon the apple mixture along the center of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Fold the long sides over the filling, then fold in the short ends and seal the edges. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk together the egg and milk, then brush the top with the egg wash.
- Cut a few small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor or mix with Honeycrisp for added sweetness.
Breadcrumbs help absorb excess moisture and prevent a soggy crust.
Optional additions include chopped walnuts, sliced almonds, cardamom, or a thin layer of apricot jam under the filling.
Store at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 325°F (165°C) oven for 10–15 minutes to maintain crispness.
Can be frozen before or after baking for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
