How to Make the Perfect Kid Friendly Apple Strudel
Austrian · Easy · 40 min · 6 servings
This kid friendly apple strudel uses store bought puff pastry to create a flaky cinnamon apple roll that smells incredible baking in the oven and tastes even better. Parents searching for kid friendly recipes love this dessert because kids can help spread the filling and roll the pastry themselves.
Why this recipe works
This Kid Friendly Apple Strudel recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 40 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 310 calories with 4g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 3 medium apples peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 0.25 cup raisins optional
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Apple Filling
Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon and raisins if using in a bowl until evenly coated. Let sit 5 minutes while the pastry is being prepared so the apples release a little juice.
Step 2: Assemble the Strudel
Unroll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and spread apple filling evenly across the pastry leaving a 1 inch border all around. Roll the pastry tightly from one long side and pinch ends to seal.
Step 3: Brush and Score
Place strudel seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the entire surface with melted butter and use a sharp knife to make 4 small diagonal slits on top for steam to escape.
Step 4: Bake Until Golden
Bake at 375F for 25 minutes until the pastry is deeply golden and puffed. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing then dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- puff pastry → crescent roll dough from a tube for an even easier kid friendly version
- raisins → dried cranberries or simply omit for kids who dislike raisins
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overfilling the strudel which causes it to burst open during baking and leak everywhere
- Not letting the strudel cool before slicing causing the filling to run out completely
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 310 calories, 4g protein, 48g carbs, 12g fat, 3g fiber.
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