Apple Danish Recipe
Danish · Dessert · 50 min total
A flaky, buttery pastry filled with spiced apple filling and drizzled with a simple glaze. This homemade version is easier than you think and tastes incredible.
30
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
280
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 250g), thawed
- 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced small
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and liquid has thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheet to a 12x12 inch square. Cut into 4 equal squares, then cut each square diagonally to make 8 triangles.
- Place a spoonful of cooled apple filling near the wide end of each triangle. Fold the wide end over the filling, then roll towards the point, forming a crescent shape. Place on prepared baking sheet, point side down, and curve ends slightly.
- Brush each Danish with beaten egg wash. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm pastries. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add 2 tablespoons of raisins or chopped walnuts to the apple filling.
- Store leftover Danish in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.
- You can prepare the apple filling a day ahead and refrigerate.
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