Apple Strudel with Puff Dough Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry dough
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 egg, beaten
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar and cinnamon, stirring until dissolved. Add the sliced apples and cook for 5 minutes until the apples are slightly softer but not mushy. Add the raisins and walnuts and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. Roll out the puff pastry dough, gently stretching it as you roll. Place the apple filling down the centre of the dough, leaving a couple of inches of dough on either side. Cut slits on either side of the filling diagonally.
4. Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg. Fold the bottom and top edges of the dough inwards, then fold over the side edges to create a seal.
5. Place the strudel on the baking sheet and brush more egg wash over the top.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Flavor profile: This apple strudel is a classic dessert featuring a crispy and flaky puff pastry crust filled with cinnamon-sugar-spiced apples, raisins, and walnuts. The combination of sweet and nutty flavors from the filling pairs perfectly with the buttery and flaky pastry crust.