Easy Ribbon Apple Strudel
Easy Ribbon Apple Strudel
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rings, cored
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
For the Strudel Assembly
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed, cut into 4 squares
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk for egg wash
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce, as needed
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the apple: Slice the Honeycrisp apple horizontally into 1/2 inch thick discs. Using a small round cutter (like a piping tip), carefully core out the center of each apple slice to create apple rings.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Season the apples: In a medium bowl, combine the apple rings, fresh lemon juice, light brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Toss gently to ensure all apple rings are thoroughly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Assemble the strudels: Lay out the thawed puff pastry squares on your prepared baking sheet. Place one seasoned apple ring in the center of each puff pastry square.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Create the 'ribbon' pattern: Using a sharp knife, make four perpendicular cuts from each corner of the puff pastry square towards the edge of the apple ring, stopping just before the apple. This will create four flaps. Gently pull and fold each flap towards the center of the apple ring, overlapping them slightly to create a decorative 'bow-tie' or 'ribbon' pattern around the apple.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Finish and bake: Brush the assembled strudels with the egg wash for a golden finish. If there is any leftover brown sugar syrup from the apple seasoning bowl, drizzle it over the apples. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Serve: Carefully transfer the warm apple strudels to a serving plate. Optionally, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Ribbon Apple Strudel
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rings, cored
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
For the Strudel Assembly
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed, cut into 4 squares
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk for egg wash
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce, as needed
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the apple: Slice the Honeycrisp apple horizontally into 1/2 inch thick discs. Using a small round cutter (like a piping tip), carefully core out the center of each apple slice to create apple rings.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Season the apples: In a medium bowl, combine the apple rings, fresh lemon juice, light brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Toss gently to ensure all apple rings are thoroughly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Assemble the strudels: Lay out the thawed puff pastry squares on your prepared baking sheet. Place one seasoned apple ring in the center of each puff pastry square.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Create the 'ribbon' pattern: Using a sharp knife, make four perpendicular cuts from each corner of the puff pastry square towards the edge of the apple ring, stopping just before the apple. This will create four flaps. Gently pull and fold each flap towards the center of the apple ring, overlapping them slightly to create a decorative 'bow-tie' or 'ribbon' pattern around the apple.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Finish and bake: Brush the assembled strudels with the egg wash for a golden finish. If there is any leftover brown sugar syrup from the apple seasoning bowl, drizzle it over the apples. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Serve: Carefully transfer the warm apple strudels to a serving plate. Optionally, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce.
⏱️ 1 min