Description
Apple Danish Two Ways is a delightful pastry recipe that showcases two variations of the classic apple danish, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
- 2 cups of diced apples
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup of cream cheese (optional for one variation)
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares.
- For the first variation, place the apple mixture in the center of the pastry squares and fold the corners over.
- For the second variation, spread cream cheese on the pastry before adding the apple mixture.
- Brush the edges with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool and drizzle with powdered sugar glaze if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Apple Danish, Pastry, Breakfast, Dessert, Baking