This easy Apple Strudel is the BEST way to wake up this fall! Perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dessert, this sweet treat is impossible to resist!
Easy Apple Strudel
Reece had his first soccer tournament EVER this past weekend. It was brutal. Not for me…no. I actually enjoying sitting there and watching my little boy play. It was brutal for the boys. They had two games on Saturday and one on Sunday which made for a pretty easy tournament. No, that wasn’t the problem.
The two games on Saturday were so tough that Reece declared he never wanted to play soccer again. In fact, at halftime of the second game, he stayed on the field, in the goalie box with his arms crossed, crying, refusing to leave the field. I just wanted to give him a hug.
Reece plays goalie. He plays the first half as goalie and then switches to another position for the second half. He loves playing goalie and is really REALLY good at it. The problem was that the team they played against on Saturday OBLITERATED them. It was sad. It was brutal. And I wasn’t sure Reece was ever going to want to play again. He left muddy, knees stained with dirt, his uniform completely trashed and his ego seriously bruised.
But, he sucked it up and went out to the game on Sunday and did GREAT. They didn’t win, but it was close, and he left in high spirits. That’s all I could ask for.
We went out to Mexican for lunch (his favorite) and then he went home and showered and then played video games for a couple of hours. All well deserved in my opinion. I think all in all it was a good experience for the boys, we were missing some of our players and that was hard, but, I think it really helped them to bond as a team. It was so sweet to watch the rest of Reece’s team giving him high fives and consoling him when he was feeling down.
Made me want to give them all a treat. Like this apple strudel. But I can’t, so I’m sharing it with all of you.
I am still making my way through the 50 pounds of apples I have from Apple Hill and this may be my most favorite recipe yet. Why? Cause it’s super easy, looks crazy impressive, and man oh man is it delicious!
I used Granny Smith apples but please, feel free to use whatever you have on hand. The apples are sauteed in butter for a short time before brown sugar, walnuts, and a bit of orange zest are stirred in. The apples are spread down the center of a sheet of puff pastry that I had cut slits into on the sides.
Then it’s just a matter of folding up the cut sides one at a time in a criss-cross pattern and baking for about 25 minutes. It’s easy you guys. And this recipes makes TWO. Perfect for you and some guests.
This strudel is ideal for breakfast or served as a dessert – whatever works for you!
Favorite Apple Recipes
- Caramel Apple Empanadas
- Baked Apple Pie Dip
- Caramel Apple Cupcakes
- The BEST Homemade Apple Pie Filling
- Deep Dish Dutch Apple Pie
How To Make Apple Strudel
Apple Walnut Strudel
Ingredients
Strudel
- 5 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, thinly sliced
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or any nut you prefer
Glaze
- 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or orange extract
Instructions
Strudel
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large saute pan.
- Add the apple slices and cook until almost tender, 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar, orange zest, and walnuts until the sugar has dissolved.
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the puff pastry onto the parchment paper. Along each long side of the puff pastry, cut angled slits, one inch apart, to about half an inch from the fold mark.
- Spread half of the apple mixture down the center. Fold the cut sides over the top in a criss-cross pattern, pinching the ends closed.
- Repeat for the second strudel.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Glaze
- Combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl and whisk together until completely blended.
- Drizzle over the top of the warm strudel.
Nutrition
Bhajan says
Sounds delicious!
Kam Kay says
Way to go Reece. Good job on going back to the field the next day. This apple walnut strudel looks yummylicious, Trish. I just made apple pie cake yesterday, I have to try this next. I am on apple baking spree these days lol. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Kelly says
Aaw what a good sport. Glad that he still went out the next day 🙂 Love this apple strudel, Trish! I can’t get enough of apple treats lately and love how easy this is to whip up. It looks amazing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
He sure is 🙂 Proud of that kid! Apple and pumpkin EVERYTHING right now and I’m loving it!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
It sounds like your son is on a really supportive team :). This strudel looks amazing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
He is – thank goodness! Thanks Laura! Tastes like a little piece of heaven 🙂
Christina says
Thanks so much for this recipe, it looks delicious. I’ve been looking for recipes for using up fresh apples. My co-worker gave me a bunch from his tree. We will also be heading up to Apple Hill too.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This is a great one for you Christina! You must be close to me if you’re going to Apple Hill…we’re in West Sacramento so it’s about a 45 minute drive for us. Have fun when you go!
Mir says
Poor kiddo! It’s so tough to feel like you’re not doing your best even as an adult, but for a kid, it’s even harder. He must be so glad to have you cheering him on!
My grandmother made real German apple strudel, and it was a labor-intensive recipe. This way appeals to me much more. Still delicious, but not 25 hours in the kitchen!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It was rough Mir but he made it through 🙂 I am so jealous that you’ve had REAL apple strudel! I don’t think I could ever put in the time it takes to make it legit – lol! This one is amazing though!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Now this is a gorgeous dessert, or rather breakfast!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Works for either! Thanks Julianne!
Krystle says
Folding it up like that makes it look so fancy! Simple yet super impressive to guests!
Rhonda Worrell says
It looks yummy!!! Can’t wait to try it.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Rhonda! It is quite delicious!
Liz says
Thank you Trish for the nice recipes.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh Liz! You are SO welcome my friend!