Apple Danishes

If you are looking for an easy breakfast that everyone will love, try these Apple Danishes. Made with premade puff pastry, these danishes come together in no time. The buttery layers of pastry combine beautifully with cinnamon-spiced apples for a simple yet irresistible treat. Check out my Blueberry Danishes recipe too!

Creating breakfast recipes that can be prepped in advance is one of my favorite ways to have homemade breakfasts ready for my family even on the busiest mornings. These simple apple danishes are ideal for preparing ahead of time and storing in the refrigerator. They’re easy to reheat, and my children adore them!

You could probably put apple pie filling in just about anything and I think it would be a hit. The warm blend of spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg with apples is unbeatable. When combined with a flaky, buttery puff pastry and topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze, these apple danishes become irresistibly delicious.

Puff Pastry – One package of thawed puff pastry is needed. Make sure it is completely thawed and kept in the refrigerator until needed.
Apples – Any combination of apples that are suitable for baking can be used in this recipe. I like using pink lady and honeycrisp apples when making apple fillings.
Sugars – Both brown sugar and powdered sugar are needed in this recipe.
Water
Butter – Plain unsalted butter is needed.
Spices – The apple filling is made with ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Alternatively, you can use your favorite apple pie spice blend.
Cornstarch – Needed to thicken the apple filling.
Vanilla Extract
Heavy Cream – Needed to make the powdered sugar glaze. Milk can be substituted if needed.
Egg

You are going to love how easy these Apple Danishes are to make. The premade puff pastry makes the process so easy.

STEP 1

Combine the butter, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 3 tablespoons of water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until the apples are tender.

STEP 2

Mix the remaining water with cornstarch to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring until it is completely mixed in. Cook the mixture until it thickens. Then, take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer the filling to a plate and let cool completely before proceeding.

STEP 3

Lay out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 6 equally sized rectangles. Fill each piece with approximately 2 tablespoons of the apple filling. Fold the corners into the centers. Brush with the eggwash, and bake for 16-17 minutes.

STEP 4

Whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon to make the glaze. Drizzle over the danishes. Enjoy!

Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. For reheating, microwave on high for 30 seconds or until heated through.

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Apple Danishes

If you are looking for an easy breakfast that everyone will love, try these Apple Danishes. Made with premade puff pastry, these danishes come together in no time. The buttery layers of pastry combine beautifully with cinnamon-spiced apples for a simple yet irresistible treat.

Author: Sky Pilgreen Cooking Method: Baking Categories: Breakfast Recipe Keys: A apple danishes B breakfast D danishes

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Prep Time 45 mins Cook Time 17 mins Total Time 1 hr 2 mins Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 400  °F Servings: 12

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 package puff pastry

• 4 medium apples (or 3 3/4 cups)

• ¹⁄₃ cup brown sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)

• 6 tablespoons water

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons cinnamon

• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¹⁄₃ cup powdered sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)

• ¹⁄₄ cup heavy cream

Eggwash

• 1 large egg

• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Peel, seed and dice the apples (small diced).  Add the butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Once melted add in the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 3 tablespoons of water.  Stir to combine.

2. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Once the apples are tender remove the lid and reduce the heat to medium low.

3. In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.  Stir to fully combine.  Pour this mixture into the pan and stir well.  Cook for 1 minute or until the mixture has thickened.  

4. Take the mixture off the heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour the filling onto a plate and spread it out to cool. Ensure the mixture is fully cooled before putting it on the puff pastry.

5. Preheat an oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, unfold one sheet of puff pastry.  Cut it into 6 equally sized rectangles.

6. Fill each piece with approximately 2 tablespoons of the apple filling. Fold the corners into the centers.  Repeat with the remaining sheet of puff pastry.

7. In a small bowl whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water.  Brush with the eggwash, and bake for 16-17 minutes.

8. In another small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon.  Drizzle over the danishes.  Enjoy!