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.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Meanwhile, peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss them in a bowl with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, raisins, and lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 5

On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangular shape (approximately 12x10 inches). Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Spread the apple mixture evenly down the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of space on all sides.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush it evenly over the strudel.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky.

Step 10

Allow the strudel to cool for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1142.1 grams (1142.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2118

Total Fat 58.40g	75%
Saturated Fat 30.40g	152%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.80g
Cholesterol 320mg	107%
Sodium 741mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 379.50g	138%
Dietary Fiber 23.00g	82%
Total Sugars 169.10g
Protein 34.10g	68%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 217mg	17%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 1338mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.1%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 69.6%