Description
Flaky puff pastry filled with spiced Apple Dumplings-style filling and finished with sweet cinnamon glaze.
Ingredients
For the Strudel:
- ½ cup golden raisins
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 4 large apples, peeled and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak raisins in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain well.
- Combine diced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl. Add drained raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place puff pastry sheets on parchment-lined surfaces and smooth with rolling pin.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup breadcrumbs down center of each pastry sheet. Divide apple mixture evenly over breadcrumbs.
- Cut ¾-inch strips on both sides of filling, leaving center intact.
- Braid strips over filling, alternating sides and dampening edges with water to seal.
- Beat egg with 2 tablespoons milk and brush over entire surface of each strudel.
- Transfer to baking sheets and bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cooled strudel.
Notes
- Pat apples dry after adding lemon juice for best results
- Keep puff pastry cold for easier handling
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes