There's nothing like Apple Strudel using Puff Pastry because it's the best of both worlds! Sweet apple in a blanket of puff pastry never tasted so better. Easy to make and ready in less than one hour!
What's great about this recipe is that if you don't like apple filling, you can swap it out for blueberry, lemon or even cherry.
Like quick desserts? Try my recipe for an Cherry Cream Cheese Strudel, Peach Cobbler recipe, or my Italian Zabaione Recipe that comes together in 20 minutes.
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- delicious combination of apple wrapped in a puff pastry dough
- texture of flaky puff pastry is satisfying to chew on
- easy to share dessert because you can cut it in to as many slices as you want
- leftovers store perfectly
- perfect with a cup of coffee, tea or glass of milk
- kid friendly
Using Frozen Butter Puff Pastry
Keeping with the tradition of cutting corners, know that I did not make my own puff pastry. Yes, you heard me right. And you shouldn't either. Especially, if you want to make this Quick Cherry Cream Cheese Strudel. You'll find puff pastry in your grocer's freezer section in the pastry area. I used this puff pastry here, but any prepared puff pastry will do.
How to Make Apple Strudel Using Puff Pastry
You will need to thaw out the puff pastry. Follow the package instructions. You will only need one sheet for this strudel. The puff pastry needs to be divided into three imaginary sections. You will place the filling in the middle sections and then you will fold the outer sections on top.
Have everything ready before you start working with the puff pastry. If the puff pastry is sitting out to long, pop it back in the fridge, until the oven is ready or you are ready.
When you fold over the puff pastry sections, you can fold them over loosely to achieve a wider strudel. Or, you can fold them over more tightly for a traditional strudel.
You will also need to fold under the sides and then crimp them with a fork to keep all that goodness inside.
Cut 5 or 6 slits across the top with a knife to let the steam escape. Then bake.
Top Tip
I wish I had thought about this before I started making the strudel. Rolling the strudel over could be made easier by placing the puff pastry on top of a kitchen towel or food wrap prior to rolling it out and spooning the pie filling down the middle of the strudel.
Then using the towel, you could gently pick up the strudel (once folded), place it on a baking sheet and roll it over! Voila! I'll try this next time and update the post with the results.
The Filling
For this strudel, I used canned apple filling. But, you can use virtually any flavor of filling, e.g. lemon, blueberry, strawberry, etc.
Of course, if you are feeling courageous you could make your own filling. It's just a matter of preference of how much time you want to spend in the kitchen. I'm all about shortcuts when necessary so I like to use pie filling for this quick and easy dessert recipe.
I haven't tried to use frozen fruit or fresh fruit to make this strudel, so I can't really give you any insight on how it might turn out. If you do go this route, please leave me a comment to let me know how it turned out.
How to Make Your Strudel Different
So you've decided to make homemade apple strudel using puff pastry. There are many ways that you can make your strudel unique. Here are some optional ingredients for you to think about when making your strudel
- rum soaked raisins
- walnuts
- cream cheese filling
- candied fruit
- top it with icing
Use your imagination to come up with unique strudel combinations. The great part of using puff pastry is that you don’t have to wait for it to rise. You can thaw it out and use it right away.
What to Serve With Apple Strudel
Serving this strudel on it's own is perfect enough. But, you can raise this apple strudel recipe by serving it with some choice ingredients. This strudel recipe goes great with:
- vanilla ice cream
- whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Crème fraîche
- coffee or espresso
- cheese
- Ice Wine or Riesling wine
Serve it with one of these options above and you will have the most delicious dessert that your family and guests will love!
Storage Recommendations
If you have leftovers of this Homemade Apple Strudel recipe, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator or wrapped with plastic wrap for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it (slice into serving sizes first before you freeze). When you are ready to have a slice or serve the whole strudel, remove it from the freezer and let it thaw out in the fridge over night.
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Recipe Details
Homemade Apple Strudel using Puff Pastry
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caEquipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 7.9 oz puff pastry 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup apple pie filling or filling of your choice
- ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar optional
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Defrost Puff Pastry as per package directions. Keep pastry in refrigerator until you are ready to use it. Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- While you are waiting for the oven to heat up carefully unroll the puff pastry. Sprinkle a little bit of flour on the counter and on the pastry surface and using a rolling pin roll out the pastry about an extra 2 inches on each side. You want the pastry sheet to be 14" x 12".
- Spoon the filling down the middle. Sprinkle cinnamon on the apple pie filling.
- Fold both sides over the filling and using a spatula carefully transfer the strudel onto your baking sheet.
- Grab the sides of the parchment paper and strudel and using the stability of the parchment paper roll over the strudel so that the seam is underneath.
- Fold over the edges and then crimp them using a fork.
- Take a knife and cut slits on the top to create vents for steam to escape while the strudel bakes.
- Using melted butter and a basting brush, brush the butter on the top of the strudel and top with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Top Tip
I wish I had thought about this before I started making the strudel. Rolling the strudel over could be made easier by placing the puff pastry on top of a kitchen towel or food wrap prior to rolling it out and spooning the pie filling down the middle of the strudel. Then using the towel, you could gently pick up the strudel (once folded), place it on a baking sheet and roll it over! Voila! I'll try this next time and update the post with the results.Nutrition
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Food Safety
Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.
Remember to:
- Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Terri says
I had never made strudel before and I love how easy this is! Thanks for the great photo directions!!
Sharon says
Quick, easy, and delicious! Thanks so much - my family is going to love this recipe.
Sharon says
My hubby is going to love me for making this! I'm grabbing some vegan cashew ice cream to serve with it so I can trick myself into thinking it is healthy. 😉 I love how easy it is for a little something sweet after dinner.
Vijitha says
Love how convenient this recipe is to make! Always happy when recipes are simplified by using some store-bought items - gives it that homemade effect without spending too much time!
Vanessa says
I love apple strudel and am so happy to find an easy version to make at home!
NANCY says
THis homemade strudel recipe sounds simple enough! I love apples! I can't wait to make mini studels!
Bernice Hill says
yum! You know...I have a few packages of puff pastry in the freezer that need using up. I am going to give this easy strudel version a try!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
I love the ease and simplicity of this recipe thanks to the help of store bought puff pastry and pie filling!