Apple Danish is a traditional pastry with a simple, buttery crust and sweet and spiced apple filling. Perfect for your next breakfast.
If you like Apple Pie or Apple Crisp, this is another classic fruit Dessert Recipe that’s perfect for Fall.
Sabrina’s Apple Danish Recipe
It’s Apple season, which means it’s the perfect time of year to serve your favorite apple baked goods. This simple Danish pastry recipe makes the perfect Fall treat for anyone who loves spiced apple. Bake this shareable recipe, and slice pieces to serve after dinner, or enjoy in the morning with a cup of coffee for an indulgent breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Pastry:
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Filling:
- 6 fuji apples , peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To a large mixing bowl add the flour and salt, whisk to combine.
- Add in the shortening with a pastry cutter or a fork until it is coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl whisk together the egg yolk and milk, then add it to the flour mixture, cutting it in until the dough just starts to come together.
- Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 20 minutes while you make the filling.
- On a floured surface roll out the dough into two 10×15" rectangles.
- Place the first piece of dough onto your baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl mix the apples, sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add the apple filling over the dough, leaving 1/2" around the edges without any filling.
- Brush the edge of the dough with a mixture of the egg and water.
- Add the second piece of dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal or use a fork to seal.
- Brush the top with the remaining egg wash
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown then let cool completely before glazing.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk, drizzling it over the danish.
- Let sit 20 minutes to harden, then slices into squares to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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