Super Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 sheets frozen puff pastry (use the 2 sheets from a 17.3-ounce box)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Set oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease a large baking sheet, or line with parchment paper.
Thaw the puff pastry sheet for 40 minutes at room temperature.
In a small bowl, mix the egg and water.
After 40 minutes, unfold the pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface, with the short side facing you.
Spoon the apple mixture on the bottom half of the pastry to within 1-inch of the edges, then sprinkle with raisins (if using).
Starting at the short side, roll up like a jelly roll.
Place seam-side down on the baking sheet, then tuck ends under to seal.
Brush with the egg mixture.
Cut several 2-inch slits (2-inches apart) on top.
Repeat with the next puff pastry (if you are making two strudels).
Bake about 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
Slice and serve warm.
Sprinkle with confectioners sugar if desired.