A delightful and elegant dessert featuring a sweet apple filling encased in a flaky, golden puff pastry braid.

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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Place the apple mixture down the center third of the pastry.
Cut slits on the two sides of the pastry at a slight diagonal, about 1 inch apart, creating strips for braiding.
Fold the strips over the apple filling, alternating sides to form a braid.
Transfer the braid to the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Brush the mixture over the top of the braid.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

You can add a handful of chopped nuts or raisins to the apple filling for extra texture.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before working with it to avoid cracks.