Description
These apple crumble danishes are flaky, buttery, and filled with spiced apples and crumb topping. An easy apple danish recipe for brunch using store-bought puff pastry.
Ingredients
- Apple Filling:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 medium Granny Smith apples peeled cored and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pastry:
- 1 box puff pastry 17.3 ounces thawed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Crumble Topping:
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cubed
- Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced apples and cook 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Stir into the apples and cook 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheets and cut each into 6 equal rectangles for a total of 12 pieces. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly score a border about ¾ inch from the edge of each rectangle. Prick the center area with a fork.
- Spoon the apple filling into the center of each pastry, keeping it inside the scored border.
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
- Whisk the egg with water and brush only the pastry borders with the egg wash.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and heavy cream. Drizzle over the danishes after cooling 10 minutes.
Notes
- Avoid adding excess liquid from the apples so the pastry stays crisp and flaky.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American