Oma’s Puff-Pastry Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)

Method7 steps · about 50 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Thaw the butter puff pastry (227 g) according to its package directions and keep it cold while preparing the filling. Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with baking parchment.

   Uses 227 g frozen butter puff pastry to thaw

2. 2

   Step 2: Toss the 454 g peeled, cored and thinly sliced apples (454 g) with the 26 g sugar and 8 g filling flour. Stir in the 25 g sliced almonds and 38 g raisins only if using them.

   Uses 454 g prepared apple slices · 26 g granulated sugar · 8 g filling flour · 25 g sliced almonds, if using · 38 g raisins, if using

3. 3

   Step 3: Lightly flour the work surface with additional flour. Gently roll the 227 g thawed butter puff pastry into a rectangle about 30 × 40 cm (12 × 16 inches), keeping it cold and working quickly.

   Uses thawed butter puff pastry from step 1 · additional rolling flour, as needed

4. 4

   Step 4: Spread the prepared apple filling over the lower half along the long side of the rolled pastry, leaving a 2.5 cm (1-inch) border around the outside. Fold in the short sides, then roll up like a jelly roll. Place the strudel seam-side down on the lined baking sheet.

   Uses apple filling from step 2 · rolled puff pastry from step 3

5. 5

   Step 5: Beat the egg (1) with the 15 ml water to make egg wash. Brush the assembled strudel with only as much wash as needed, then discard unused raw wash. Cut diagonal slashes about 6 mm (¼ inch) deep across the top so steam can escape.

   Uses assembled apple strudel from step 4 · 1 large egg for wash · 15 ml water for egg wash

6. 6

   Step 6: Bake the egg-washed strudel at 190°C (375°F) for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and the pastry is cooked through.

   Bake apple strudel · 35 minUses egg-washed apple strudel from step 5

7. 7

   Step 7: Let the baked strudel cool before dusting with powdered sugar. Cut into about 8 slices and serve, with ready whipped cream if desired.

   Uses baked apple strudel from step 6 · powdered sugar for dusting, as needed · ready whipped cream to serve, if desired