Apple Strudel

makes 2 logs

recipe adapted from Beyond Kimchee

prep time: 30 min / cook time: 40-45 min

INGREDIENTS

1 package of puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed to room temperature

2 c baking apples (about 2-3), cubed

* I used Cortland Apples, it's all I had on hand

1/2 c raisins

1/2 tsp cinnamon

4 tbsp white sugar, divided

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1/2 c chopped or ground nuts, walnut or almond

* I used pecans

2 tbsp light brown sugar

2 tbsp bread crumbs

1 egg, room temperature

1 tsp water

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to

375˚F.

• Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

• Peel, core and chop apples into 1/2" cubes.

• Place apples, raisins, cinnamon, 2 tbsp white sugar and flour in a bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes so they can release their juices.

• In another bowl, combine nuts, 2 tbsp white sugar, light brown sugar and bread crumbs. Set aside.

• Roll out one sheet of puff pastry into about 10" x 12".

• Sprinkle 1/2 of the nut mixture onto the pastry covering halfway and place 1/2 of the apple mixture on top. Lift up the front** of the pastry and cover the apple and start rolling all the way. Finish the second sheet the with the same method. Pinch the ends of the logs and tuck under.

• Transfer the logs onto the prepared baking sheet seam side down.

• In a small bowl, beat the egg and water together. Brush the tops of the logs with the egg wash.

• Make a few slits on top for the steam to escape.

• Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust gets golden brown. Let logs cool slightly.

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Optioinal: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with ice cream.

** ADDIECAKES' NOTE **

• I had trouble rolling the dough since it got pretty thin when I rolled it out. Please see the photos from Beyond Kimchee.

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