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apple danish

Apple Danish

This homemade apple Danish recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with tender cinnamon apples and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. Made with fresh apples and easy-to-find ingredients, these pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat.

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine danish, European
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed

Apple Filling

  • 2 Cortland apples- skinned, cored, and chopped
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Streusel

  • 1 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon

Icing

  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the chopped apples.
  • Allow to simmer for 10 minutes or until the apples are softened.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch in the water in a small bowl.
  • Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Melt the butter in a small bowl.
  • Add the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  • Stir to a crumbly streusel.
  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Remove one puff pastry sheet from the refrigerator.
  • Slice the sheet into 12 equal strips.
  • Pinch 2 strips together and twist the strip like an old school telephone cord.
  • Wrap the twisted strip into a circle form and pinch the end to stick to the pastry dough.
  • Make a small well in the center by lightly pushing down the dough.
  • After the first 6 are twisted and wrapped, fill the center of the pastry with apple filling.
  • Sprinkle streusel on top of the filling.
  • Place the prepared danishes in the refrigerator while making the second pan using the instructions above.
  • When both pans are ready, bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry and streusel begin to brown.
  • Remove to a cooling rack and allow to cool while preparing the icing.
  • In a small bowl, stir the powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
  • Drizzle the icing onto the cooled Danishes and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 300kcal
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