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A close-up view of rectangular apple crumb danishes made with golden-brown puff pastry, drizzled with white icing and topped with a crumbly streusel.

Apple Crumb Danishes

There's something about the combination of warm, spiced apples and buttery puff pastry that takes me back to mornings in my grandmother's kitchen. Apple Crumb Danishes have a way of bringing comfort with every bite, and they’ve become a staple at family gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Bake time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry Brush
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Granny Smith apples; cored peeled, and sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 box 17.3-ounces frozen puff pastry (two sheets of pastry in the box), thawed according to package directions
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Crumble Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and begin to release their juices—about 5 minutes. Be sure not to overcook the apples.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir this mixture into the apples and cook for another 3-5 minutes over medium heat until the apples are soft but still hold their shape. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets on a flat surface. Cut along the fold marks to create three equal strips, then cut each strip in half to make a total of 12 rectangles.
  • Place the pastry rectangles on an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each one. Lightly score a border around each rectangle, about 1/2 inch from the edge, using a knife. Poke a few holes in the center with a fork to prevent puffing.
  • Spoon the cooled apple mixture onto the center of each pastry rectangle, making sure to avoid the outer scored border.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Use a pastry brush to apply a thin layer of the egg wash to the outer border of each pastry.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of flour. Use a fork to mix until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the apples.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the pastries for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up. Remove from the oven and cool on a baking rack for 10 minutes.
  • To make the frosting, combine 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream in a small bowl. Stir until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled danishes. Enjoy your Apple Crumb Danishes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 207IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword Apple Crumb Danishes, Apple Danishes, Apple dessert recipes
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