Apple-picking season is in full swing across Canada, which means baskets of crisp fruit just waiting to be transformed into something special. Enter apple strudel: layers of flaky pastry wrapped around tender apples, sweet raisins and a buttery crunch. It’s easier than you think with this recipe, which keeps things simple using store-bought puff pastry.
Apple Strudel Recipe
Ingredients
3 to 4 large apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup raisins
½ cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 225 g), thawed
2 tbsp butter, melted
¼ cup bread crumbs
Method
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine apples, raisins, sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Toss to coat.
Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, about 12 x 14 inches.
Brush pastry with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs.
Spoon the apple mixture along one long edge, leaving a 1-inch border. Carefully roll up the pastry over the filling, tucking in the sides as you go, to form a log. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the strudel with remaining melted butter.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm, dusted with icing sugar, alongside whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.