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Easy Golden Apple Plait Strudel with Puff Pastry and Warm Spices
This easy Golden Apple Plait Strudel uses puff pastry, warm cinnamon spice, and sweet raisins for a flaky homemade dessert that looks impressive but is simple to make.
Easy Apple Raisin Strudel with Store-Bought Pastry.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy Golden Apple Plait Strudel
- It looks bakery-worthy but is surprisingly simple to make.
- The cinnamon apple filling tastes warm and comforting.
- Store-bought puff pastry keeps it quick and stress-free.
Golden Apple Plait Strudel
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake Cupcakes Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austria
Description
This Golden Apple Plait Strudel is what you should make when you want something impressive but honestly don’t feel like fussing. It’s flaky, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough to make you go back for another slice.
Ingredients
Pastry
- 0.8 lb – 1 x 400 g pkt Today’s Puff Pastry, thawed but still cold
Filling
- 6 small red apples, peeled, cored, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tbsp butter
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Finish
- 1 lightly beaten egg
- 1 tbsp white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180 °C).
- Lightly grease a baking tray or line it with baking paper so nothing sticks later.
- In a medium saucepan, add the 6 sliced small red apples, 1/4 cup raisins, 1 tbsp butter, a pinch of ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup water, and 2 tbsp brown sugar.
- Bring everything to a gentle boil over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 7 minutes, stirring now and then, until the apples start to soften but still hold their shape.
- Don’t overcook them or you’ll end up with mush. Drain off any excess liquid and let the filling cool completely. Do not rush, as the pastry can go soggy.
- Lightly flour your counter and roll the 400 g Today’s Puff Pastry into a rectangle, roughly 30 x 25 cm. Transfer it onto your prepared baking tray.
- Spoon the cooled apple filling straight down the center of the pastry, leaving about 5 cm clear on both sides.
- Using a sharp knife, cut strips about 2 to 3 cm wide down each side, keeping them roughly even.
- Fold the top and bottom ends slightly over the filling to tuck it in.
- Then start crossing the strips over the filling from left to right, alternating sides to create a plait effect. Press the ends gently to seal.
- Brush the whole pastry with the lightly beaten egg and sprinkle over the 1 tbsp white sugar.
- Bake at 350⁰F (180⁰C) for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and puffed. If your oven runs hot, check it at 28 minutes.
- Let it cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before slicing so the filling settles.
- Serve slightly warm with whipped cream, custard, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested Gail
Flaky puff pastry wrapped around warm cinnamon apples. A simple apple dessert that looks stunning on the table.
Golden Apple Plait Strudel delivers crisp, golden puff pastry wrapped around tender, spiced apples and raisins. It’s quick enough for a weeknight treat yet impressive enough to serve guests, making every bite warm, sweet, and irresistible.
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