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Easy 3-Ingredient Apple Danish Recipe

Apple Danish

A quick and delightful apple danish made with just three ingredients that provides the taste of a bakery treat without the extensive baking effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pastry
  • 1 pack Store bought puff pastry Crescent roll dough can also be used.
  • 1 can Apple pie filling Canned filling is fine for ease.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash to give a shiny finish.
Optional glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Combine with a splash of milk and vanilla.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven according to the puff pastry package instructions.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles, depending on your size preference.
  4. Place a spoonful of apple pie filling in the center of each pastry piece.
  5. Fold the pastry over to create a pocket, sealing edges with a fork.
  6. Chill the shaped pastries in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Baking
  1. Brush the tops of the pastries with egg wash.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Glazing
  1. If desired, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk and vanilla.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastries once they have cooled for at least 10 minutes.

Notes

To avoid soggy bottoms, do not overfill and ensure pastries are baked in a hot oven. They can be frozen unbaked or baked.