Description
A delicious spiced apple and raisin strudel with a flaky crust and warm cinnamon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix apples, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a border.
- Fold the edges over the filling and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best texture.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch if desired.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg