Easy Strudel
Transform your kitchen into a cozy bakery with this delightful Easy Strudel recipe! Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this simple apple strudel combines buttery, homemade pastry with a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling studded with sweet raisins and brightened with a touch of lemon juice. With just 30 minutes of prep time, this approachable recipe guides you through creating a flaky crust from scratch and crafting a classic freeform strudel that bakes to golden perfection in under 40 minutes. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, it’s the ultimate dessert or snack to serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Whether you're hosting guests or indulging in a weekend treat, this recipe for Easy Strudel is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: easy strudel, apple strudel recipe, homemade pastry, simple dessert, beginner-friendly baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold water
- 3 medium apples
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt together. Cut in the unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss them in a bowl with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, raisins, and lemon juice. Set aside.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangular shape (approximately 12x10 inches). Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
Spread the apple mixture evenly down the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of space on all sides.
Fold the long edges of the dough over the filling, slightly overlapping them, and press gently to seal. Fold and pinch the short edges to close the strudel.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush it evenly over the strudel.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky.
Allow the strudel to cool for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 740 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.5 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1338 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
