Description
This Apple Danish recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with a sweet and spiced apple filling, topped with a buttery crumb topping and finished with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter, granulated sugar, water, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Melt over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 2 minutes while stirring frequently. Add the peeled and diced Granny Smith apples, return to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often until the filling thickens and the apples soften. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheets and roll each out to about 10×10 inches. Cut each sheet into 12 even strips. Connect two strips by overlapping and pressing them together, then twist them gently and seal the end.
- Place six danishes on each baking sheet, then gently press down the center of each to create a well. Spoon the cooled apple filling into the center of each danish.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, melted unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour until thick and crumbly.
- In another dish, whisk together the egg and water. Brush this egg wash over each danish.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each danish.
- Bake in the oven for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes.
- While cooling, combine powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream or milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over each warm apple danish. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Apple Danish, Pastry, Dessert, Breakfast