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.
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry
- 4 medium apples or 3 ¾ cups
- ⅓ cup brown sugar plus 2 tablespoons
- 6 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar plus 2 tablespoons
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Eggwash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- 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.
- Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the apples are tender remove the lid and reduce the heat to medium low.
- 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.
- Take the mixture off the heat and stir in ½ 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- In a small bowl whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush with the eggwash, and bake for 16-17 minutes.
- In another small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon. Drizzle over the danishes. Enjoy!
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