Description
Indulgent homemade crescent roll apple danish delivers a delightful twist on classic pastry, blending flaky layers with sweet cinnamon-spiced apple filling. Warm, golden treats promise to delight your senses and bring comfort with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Pastry Base:
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) butter
Filling:
- 3 medium apples
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
Topping:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (30 g) sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and core the apples, then dice them into small, uniform cubes.
- Toss the apple pieces with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt the butter and gently brush each dough triangle with a thin layer of melted butter.
- Distribute the seasoned apple mixture evenly across the center of each dough triangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the apple filling, creating a rustic, slightly open danish shape.
- Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the top of each danish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry turns golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm danishes and sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy the delicate, sweet pastry.
Notes
- Use firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness in your danish.
- Ensure the crescent roll dough is cold but pliable when working with it to maintain its flaky structure.
- Pat the diced apples dry with a paper towel before seasoning to prevent excess moisture from making the pastry soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the crescent roll dough with a gluten-free puff pastry or pie crust alternative.
- Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom to add complexity to the apple filling.
- Make these danishes ahead of time and reheat briefly in the oven to restore their crisp texture before serving.
- For a lower-sugar option, replace granulated sugar with a sugar substitute or reduce the amount of sugar by half.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg