Caramel Apple Strudel

Caramel Apple Strudel celebrates fall with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and a drizzle of caramel tucked inside flaky puff pastry.

After a week of pies and apple zucchini bread, I wanted a different way to enjoy fall apples, and this puff pastry strudel was the perfect choice.

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What You’ll Need

For the Filling:

• 5 cups peeled, chopped apples (Jonamac or other tart/semi-sweet apples)

• 1/2–3/4 cup apple cider

• Scant 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground allspice

• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

For the Pastry:

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

• 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

• 1 tbsp turbinado sugar

For Serving (optional):

• 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

• Sweetened whipped cream

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How to Make It

1. Cook the Apples
   Combine apples, apple cider, sugar, and spices in a saucepan. Cook until apples are tender and syrupy, then let cool.

2. Prepare the Puff Pastry
   Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a rectangle and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Assemble the Strudel
   Spoon the cooled apple mixture onto one side of the pastry, leaving a border around the edges. Roll or fold the pastry over the filling. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

4. Bake
   Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly before slicing.

5. Serve
   Drizzle with caramel topping and serve with whipped cream if desired.

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

• Dust with a little cinnamon or powdered sugar for extra flair.

• Slice thin for party platters or serve as a larger dessert for family gatherings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use store-bought puff pastry?
  Yes! Just be sure to thaw completely and handle gently.

• What apples work best?
  Tart or semi-sweet apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn hold up well and balance the caramel.

• Can I make this ahead?
  Assemble, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours, then bake just before serving.

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Tried this Caramel Apple Strudel? Leave a comment or rating below—I’d love to hear how it turned out!

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• Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

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Caramel Apple Strudel

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 5 cups apples -- peeled and chopped- I used Jonamacs
• 1/2- 3/4 cup apple cider
• scant 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 frozen puff pastry sheet -- thawed
• 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
• Sweetened whipped cream and additional caramel ice cream topping -- optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
2. Unfold puff pastry onto a large sheet of parchment paper; roll into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Transfer paper and pastry to a baking sheet, placing a short side of the rectangle facing you.
3. Using a slotted spoon, arrange apples on bottom half of pastry to within 1 in. of edges. Drizzle apples with caramel topping. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with the bottom side. Pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under.
4. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cut slits in top. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. If desired, serve with whipped cream and additional caramel topping.

Notes

Source "https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/caramel-apple-strudel"

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