Apple Danish
Apple Danishes are the perfect way to ring in the apple season! The flaky crust, apple pie filling, crumb topping, and simple glaze make them irresistible.
Servings: 12 Danishes
Ingredients
Danish
- 1 (17.3-ounce) box puff pastry dough (two sheets)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 2 large peeled and diced Granny Smith apples
Crumb Topping
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter unsalted melted
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Danish
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup water, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Melt over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, then add in 2 large peeled and diced Granny Smith apples. Bring the mixture back to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Unfold 1 (17.3-ounce) box puff pastry dough (two sheets). Using a rolling pin roll out each sheet to 10x10 inches. Use a pizza cutter and make 12 even strips. Connect two strips together by overlapping by a half inch and pressing together. Twist the the strips around itself and press the end to the rest of the dough.
- Place 6 danishes on a parchment lined baking sheet pan then press the middle down. Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the middle of each danish.
Crumb Topping
- Mix 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamoncinnamon, and 1 ½ tablespoons butter unsalted melted in a small bowl. Stir in the ¼ cup all-purpose flour until the mixture is thick and crumbly.
- Mix 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon water together in a small dish then brush each pastry with the egg wash.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the tops of each danish and bake for 16-18 minutes until edges are golden. Let the danishes cool for 5 minutes before glazing.
Glaze
- In a small bowl combine ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Stir the glaze ingredients together and drizzle over the each warm apple danish.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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