The selected region highlights C Braided Apple Puff Pastry. (or apple strudel braid) being assembled on a piece of decorative paper. To make this classic homemade pastry, you willneed the followving core ingredients: 2 1. The Pastry Puff Pastry Sheets: Typically 1 to 2 store-bought frozen sheets (thawed), homemade laminated dough. 2. The Apple Filling Apples: 2 to 3 medium baking apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp; or Gala), p peeled, cored, and finely diced. • Lemon Juice: 1 to 2 teaspoons (to prevent browning and add brightness).. Sugar: 1 to cup of brown sugar or granulated white sugar. Warm Spices: 1t O s teaspoons of : ground cinnamon, and optionally a pinch of nutmeg. Thickener (Optional): 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or flour to help bind the juices. Optional Add-ins: A handful of raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped walnuts/pecans. 3. Assembly & Topping Egg Wash: 1 egg beaten with a splash of water or milk to brush over the top before baking for a glossy, golden finish. Coarse Sugar: Turbinado or sanding sugar sprinkled on top before baking for an extra crunch. ◦ Optional Glaze: Powdered sugar mixed with splash of milk or lemon juice to drizzle over the braid once it #delicious #toronto #neiperteeeeeeeeee - @fatimh132