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Dutch Apple Danishes

Indulgent Dutch Apple Danishes: A Brunch Delight to Savor

Course: Everyday Sweet
Cuisine: Dutch
Keyword: baked goods, Brunch, dessert, Dutch Apple Danishes, homemade, pastry
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 Danishes
Calories: 300kcal
Experience the warm comfort of Dutch Apple Danishes filled with spiced apples and topped with a buttery crumble—perfect for brunch.
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Equipment

  • skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

  • 3 cups Granny Smith apples Peel, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Can substitute with salted butter
  • ⅓ cup Brown sugar Can substitute with white sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Can use nutmeg or apple pie spice blend

For the Pastry

  • 1 package Frozen puff pastry Store-bought recommended
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Water

For the Crumble Topping

  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour

For the Frosting

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Can reduce for less sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy cream Can use milk for a lighter version

Instructions

Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Melt unsalted butter in a skillet and sauté sliced Granny Smith apples for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften. Mix in brown sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon; stir until thickened and let cool.
  • Unfold the frozen puff pastry and cut it into 12 rectangles. Score a border and poke holes in the center.
  • Spoon the cooled apple mixture into the center of each pastry rectangle, brush the edges with egg wash.
  • Combine unsalted butter, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour for the crumble topping. Sprinkle over the apple filling.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth, drizzle over cooled Danishes.

Notes

Consider adding crushed nuts for added texture. Store at room temperature and consume within 2 days for best freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Danish | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg