Apple Danish

5 from 1 vote

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.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Danish

Keyword: apple danish recipe, easy apple danish

Servings: Danishes

Author: Melanie Dueck

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.

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