Apple strudel is the perfect solution ... You have two options: puff pastry, which saves time, or shortcrust or semi-shortcrust pastry, perfect for fans of traditional baked goods.

Sweet and spiced, this apple strudel from Rick Stein is a winner. Be sure to melt the butter used to separate the layers of pastry, as this makes for a great flaky crust. Preheat the oven to 190C ...

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Spoon the apple mixture along the middle of the pastry and roll up ... or until the top is crisp and golden-brown. (Check the strudel after 10 minutes; if it is browning too quickly, reduce ...