My easy apple danish recipe is full of delicious flavor, all without any time-consuming prep! Every bite is filled with sweet apples, warming spices, and flaky puff pastry. It’s the perfect breakfast or dessert for all the family!
This apple danish pastry recipe is so simple to make, yet it looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The key to making my apple danish is all in the store-bought puff pastry. Pre-made puff pastry is so versatile and can be used in sweet or savory dishes. It creates a truly irresistible dish when paired with some juicy, fresh apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
I love to make one big apple danish pastry and then slice it into individual servings. But you could also make smaller, personal-sized apple danishes if you prefer. Either way, this yummy recipe apple danish is sure to please everyone!
Why You’ll Love My Apple Danish Recipe
- Perfect for using seasonal produce. When we reach the fall months, apples will be at the peak of their flavor, and it’s the ideal time to make my delicious apple danish pastry.
- It’s incredibly versatile. You can enjoy this recipe as a festive breakfast treat or serve it up with ice cream as a year-round dessert – whichever way you choose, it’ll taste amazing!
- An impressive dish. Full of aromatic spices and juicy apples, it’s a showstopper! With minimal effort, you can create a stunning apple danish pastry that looks like it took hours to make.
Ingredients For Apple Danish Recipe
- Apples
- White sugar
- Flour
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Cloves
- Puff pastry
- Butter
- Egg
- Water
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
Instructions For Apple Danish Pastry
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF
- Dice the apples into 1/4 inch cubes.
- Combine with sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Stir well.
- Lay out the sheet of puff pastry and roll out slightly.
- Slice strips 1/2 inch thick along each side, leaving 3-4 inches in the middle of the sheet.
- Spread the apple mixture down the center of the puff pastry.
- Dot the top with the butter.
- Fold the strips of the puff pastry across the apples, alternating them so it looks like a braid.
- Combine egg and water.
- Brush the puff pastry with the egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.
- Drizzle with icing glaze, if desired.
My apple danish pastry is best stored at room temperature and eaten within 3 days. Covering your apple danish with a clean cloth or paper bag is best, especially if you want to avoid condensation (as this can cause the pastry to lose its nice crisp texture.)
If you need to store it for longer, you should put the apple danish pastry in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to a week. Although, I don’t really like storing puff pastry in the fridge if I can help it! This is because fridges can be quite moist, which could cause the pastry to become soggy.
When you’re ready to eat your apple danish, either enjoy it at room temperature or warm it in the oven at 350°f for around 10 minutes.
Yes, apple danishes can be frozen. To freeze an apple danish pastry, ensure it is completely cooled off before wrapping it in cling wrap or storing an airtight container. My apple danish recipe will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Simply defrost the pastry at room temperature, then warm it in the oven as previously specified – and enjoy! The beauty of this recipe is that you can freeze either a full apple danish or individual portions, so you always have some ready-to-go when needed.
Working with cold puff pastry is important to get the flaky, crispy layers that make this dish so special. If you try to work with a room-temperature puff pastry sheet, it will become soft and stretchy and won’t give you the same results. If your pastry is a little warm, you can refrigerate it for about 30 minutes before using it.
Yes, you can definitely make your own puff pastry when making my apple danish recipe. However, I usually prefer to use store-bought puff pastry as it’s much easier and less time-consuming!
Puff pastry involves a lot of folding and rolling to create multiple layers. This is what gives the pastry it’s signature flaky texture. Creating something like this from scratch can be very rewarding, although it can be a bit tricky if you’ve never made it before! So, if in doubt, don’t forget that store-bought puff pastry can still create a delicious, golden crust.
Any apples you can get your hands on will work well with this recipe! Each variety offers something different in terms of flavor and texture. For example, Granny Smith apples are very tart and firm, while Honey Crisp apples offer a crisp sweetness.
If you have the option to choose, go for a nice firm apple so that it holds its shape when baked. With that being said, feel free to experiment with different types to see what works best for you!
Of course! The classic flavors of apple and spices pair so well with various mix-ins. You could mix in a few chopped nuts, raisins, or even a sprinkle of lemon zest – all of these will add an extra dimension of flavor that will take this dish over the top!
Apple Danish
Ingredients
- 1 cup apples chopped, any kind
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed but cold
- 3 tablespoons butter diced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF
- Dice the apples into 1/4 inch cubes.
- Combine with sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Stir well.
- Lay out the sheet of puff pastry and roll out slightly.
- Slice strips 1/2 inch thick along each side, leaving 3-4 inches in the middle of the sheet.
- Spread the apple mixture down the center of the puff pastry.
- Dot the top with the butter.
- Fold the strips of the puff pastry across the apples, alternating them so it looks like a braid.
- Combine egg and water.
- Brush the puff pastry with the egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.
- Drizzle with icing glaze, if desired.
Alli says
So easy and delicious!