Apple strudel with ready-made puff pastry, smart recipe!
Quick and easy to prepare thanks to the ready-made pastry, light and flaky.
Not always when you crave apple strudel do you have the time to prepare a smooth and elastic dough. Whether it’s for the little time available, or because you have a sweet craving, but not the will to work hard in the kitchen. It happens to everyone, right!
This is where puff pastry comes to our rescue, getting us halfway through the work.
For the filling, among other things, there are pine nuts. If you want a more economical choice or simply if you don’t like pine nuts, you can opt for walnuts.
The apple strudel is a typical dessert from South Tyrol which has gradually conquered the whole boot,
How to prepare apple strudel smart recipe.
Better if accompanied by a warm cup of mulled wine or vin santo.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (rectangular)
- Renette apples
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsps sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsps butter
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools
Preparation
Soak the raisins in cold water for a few minutes;
Peel the apples and cut them into pieces in a bowl;
Pour the juice of 1/2 lemon and the sugar;
Add the pine nuts and squeezed raisins;
Sprinkle with cinnamon and mix well;
Let it flavor for a few minutes;
In a pan, melt the butter and toast the breadcrumbs;
Roll out the puff pastry and distribute the breadcrumbs in the center;
Pour the apple filling;
Roll the strudel onto itself, from the longer side;
Seal the sides well;
Place the strudel on a baking sheet with parchment paper;
In a static oven at 375°F for 35 minutes;
At the end, sprinkle with powdered sugar;
Let it cool before cutting.
It is recommended to store it in the fridge for a few days.
FAQ
How long does the apple strudel last?
The strudel can be stored in a container in the fridge for 2/3 days
What are the best apples for strudel?
The perfect apples for making strudel are Renette apples, alternatively also Golden.
What to pair with the strudel?
The best pairing, considering its filling, is with a sweet wine
