Easy Apple Strudel

Ingredients

• 3 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and coarsely shredded
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg
• 0.25 cup milk

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place apples in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, raisins, cinnamon (if using), flour, and salt; set aside.
3. Place 1 sheet pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Roll lightly into an approximately 10 x 12-inch rectangle. Arrange 1/2 of the filling (about 3 cups) down one side of pastry lengthwise. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut even diagonal slits along both long sides of the pastry, stopping just short of the filling; these cuts will make it easier to braid the pastry over the filling.
4. Starting at one end, fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided pattern and enclosing the filling completely. Dampen edges of pastry with water; press or crimp borders to seal. Repeat with 2nd pastry sheet and remaining apple mixture.
5. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 2-inches between pastries. Whisk egg and milk together in a small bowl; brush over each pastry. Cut 3 or 4 slits on top of each pastry to allow steam to escape.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.