Puff Pastry Apple and Raisin Strudel

Method:

1. 1

   Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice until the apples are thoroughly coated.

3. 3

   Add the raisins, 1/4 cup sugar, and the 2 tablespoons cold cubed butter and toss well. Set aside.

4. 4

   Lightly dust the counter or work surface with flour.

5. 5

   Lay the puff pastry on top and dust the rolling pin with additional flour. Gently roll the puff pastry to 1/8-inch thickness.

6. 6

   Spread the apple and raisin mixture over the bottom half of the puff pastry square leaving about 1-inch of space along the side edges. Fold the top half of the puff pastry over and pinch to seal the edges together.

7. 7

   Brush the entire strudel with the melted butter and then sprinkle with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Using a serrated knife, make 3 diagonal slits across the top of the strudel.

8. 8

   Place the strudel on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Adapted from Foodnetwork