Easy Apple, Cranberry and Almond Strudel

Who doesn't like apple pie? Here is a very quick recipe for an apple strudel that is great as a snack, dessert or part of brunch. Assembly time is about 10 minutes with a 35-40 minute cook time.

Step 1: Ingredients and Utensils

You will need the following ingredients:

Box of puff pastry sheets
2-3 apples, depending on size
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
0-1/4 cup of sugar, optional. Use sugar with tart apples.
1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins. Raisins go better with tart apples.
1/2 cup almond meal
Cinnamon to taste
Powdered sugar

Also, you will need the following utensils:

Peeler
Measuring cups
Grater or food processor for shredding apples
Measuring cups
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Fork
Baking sheet
Parchment paper

Step 2: Peel and Shred the Apples

Using a peeler, peel the apples and with a grater or food processor, shred the apples. If they are very juicy, drain the juice.

Step 3: Mix the Apple Filling

In a mixing bowl mix the apples, lemon juice, sugar, cranberries and almond meal. Mix until everything is blended well.

Step 4: Assemble the Strudels

Take half of the mixed apple filling and spread it out on one of the puff pastry sheets. Fold over the puff pastry dough until you get a nice wrap. With a fork mash together the ends to close the strudel. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet and remaining half of the apple filling.

Step 5: Bake & Cool

Transfer the strudel to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake on 400F for 35-40min until golden. Let cool at room temperature for at least an hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.