Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of apple strudel with this effortless recipe. You can make this delightful dessert in no time using store-bought puff pastry and canned apples. It's a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the stress. Perfect for any occasion, this simple yet satisfying apple pastry dessert is sure to impress.
I grew up eating apple strudel most weekends. The one my Mom made took a ton of work, a lot of peeling apples and making scratch dough. When dinner came around on Sundays, she was tired and (sometimes) crabby. This recipe is easy and lets you enjoy your day.
I don't like compromising on taste, but sometimes it's 100% appropriate to use shortcut recipes. Here are a few more recipes that are easy but delicious! This Pineapple Upside Down Cake, looks like it was hard work! So does this apple tart recipe using puff pastry, or this cherry strudel with puff pastry. Enjoy your desserts and the time with family without the stress!
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Why you'll love this easy dessert
This apple strudel recipe is a game-changer! It delivers all the deliciousness of a traditional strudel without the hours of prep time. This is a no-fuss recipe with big flavor and an impressive presentation.
It's as easy as pie (or strudel). With store-bought puff pastry and canned apples, this recipe is a breeze. Even novice bakers can whip up a stunning dessert.
I love making recipes with a taste of nostalgia. This recipe brings back fond memories of my mom's homemade strudel. Or as she called it, Apfelstrudel.
Perfect for any occasion - fancy or casual. Whether it's a weeknight dessert or a special occasion, this apple strudel is always a crowd-pleaser.
Have you gone out for a coffee and a pastry lately? This is a delicious but much more affordable option.
Ingredients
Only two ingredients. One is frozen and one is a canned pantry item.
Puff Pastry sheets are usually in the dessert section of the freezer area. Follow the directions for thawing on the box (usually put it into the refrigerator overnight). These have never failed me in all the years I've used them!
Using canned apple pie filling makes this recipe even faster! If you have a favorite homemade apple filling recipe, by all means use it. I have also used other canned fruit including blueberry and cherry (the cherry is my other favorite).
The egg is purely for the egg wash so that the pastry browns beautifully in the oven. If you don't have one, the recipe will still be delicious!
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
Step 1
1 sheet of Puff Pastry (thawed in the refrigerator overnight) unfolded on a piece of puff pastry. Lightly flour it and roll it to make a 12-inch square.
Step 2
Spoon the canned fruit filling along the bottom ⅓ of the pastry, ensuring at least an inch around the edge does not have filling on it. Fold over the dough and tuck the ends under. You want both ends to be underneath. Also, tuck the sides underneath so the filling doesn't leak out.
Step 3
In a small bowl, beat egg with about 1 tablespoon of water. Brush a thin coat of the egg mixture on top of the strudel. Slice even slits across the top so filling can vent (and it makes these strudel look pretty).
Bake until golden brown, approx. 35 minutes. It's the color that tells you if it's done.
Allow to cool on a baking rack for 10 minutes.
How to Serve
To impress, leave the strudel in one piece. I sprinkle some icing sugar on top so it looks pretty.
Once it's time to eat, I usually help out by cutting into 6 even slices.
FAQs
Yes! I assembled it earlier in the day and kept it refrigerated. That way, you can bake it right before you want to serve it.
Of course! Whipped cream is another topping suggestion.
Storage
I leave on the counter for 2 - 3 days with plastic wrap lightly draped over the strudel. I find wrapping it can cause the puff pastry to get soggy.
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Easiest Apple Strudel with Puff Pastry
Equipment
- Parchment paper to roll out pastry on and make it easier to move onto baking sheet
- 1 baking pan or cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry ½ the contents of a Pepperidge Farm Puff pastry package.
- 20 oz apple pie filling
- 1 egg beaten with a tablespoon of water (to brush onto pastry prior to baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 357°F. Roll 1 sheet of puff pastry into a 12 inch square. Doing that on parchment paper makes assembling and moving the strudel easier.
- Spoon the canned fruit filling along the bottom ⅓ of the pastry, ensuring at least an inch around the edge does not have filling on it. Fold over the dough and tuck ends under. Also, tuck the sides underneath so the filling doesn't leak out.
- In a small bowl beat egg with about 1 tablespoon of water. Brush a thin coat of the egg mixture on top of the strudel. Slice even slits across the top so filling can vent (and it makes these trudel look pretty).Bake until golden brown, approx. 35 minutes. It's the color that tells you if it's done. Allow to cool on a baking rack for 10 minutes.
Notes
Once it's time to eat, I usually help out by cutting into 6 even slices.
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
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Terry
Looks yummy going to make it tomorrow I will diffently leave another note