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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Cut the strudel with a bread knife and serve warm or cold. Enjoy!