Apple Pie Danish-fast and easy to assemble, perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert!
I’m loving Apple week! I told you Apples are my absolute favorite fruit. I’m almost ashamed to make this week seem like a chore to have to make scrumptious treats with apples. It’s not. No way, not in any shape or form. If they took chocolate away from me, I’d cry but I’d still have Apples to fall back on.
These danishes are so fast and easy to put together, the hard part is waiting for them to come out of the oven then cool just enough so you can bite into one. As a danish, you can have it for breakfast, a snack or dress it up just a bit with some vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream and it’s time for dessert.
Apple Pie Danish
Apple Pie Danish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3-4 apples-I used golden delicious for these
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Crust
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into chunks
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 egg-separated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- extra sugar for sprinkling
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small frying pan. Add in brown sugar and cinnamon. Core and peel apples, chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Place apples in frying pan. Stir to coat apples with butter mixture. Simmer over medium heat until mixture starts to bubble, continue to cook for about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine flour, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender. Combine egg yolk with milk and stir into flour until all your dry mix is incorporated.
- Roll dough out onto a well floured surface. Cut dough into 6 rough squares. Transfer squares to a lightly greased baking tray (or line with parchment paper.) Divide apples with just a bit of the juice between the 6 dough squares. You want to run your apples diagonally across from one corner to the opposite corner.
- Fold over opposite sides to the middle, and using a dab of water, press those top corners together to secure. Make an egg wash, combining egg white with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush tops of danish with the egg wash. Sprinkle top with sugar if desired.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, until crust is a golden brown.
- Combine glaze ingredients, stirring until smooth and a drizzle consistency. Drizzle over warm danishes and enjoy!
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
When creating your crust, your mixture will be crumbly but will hold together when pressed together.
You want to run your apples diagonally across from one corner to the opposite corner.
Fold over opposite sides to the middle, and using a dab of water, press those top corners together to secure.
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Jocelyn says
September 21, 2012 at 12:15 pmmmmm…more fried apples. I love these open apple pie danishes…so warm and cinnamon-y looking!!!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
September 21, 2012 at 4:01 pmOh, yes, apple pie danish, please!! 🙂
Axelle the french cook says
September 21, 2012 at 4:18 pmOH MY ! It looks SOOOO delicious !!
I just discovered your blog. And I will be back again 😉
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
September 21, 2012 at 4:49 pmI love how easy these are! YES YES YES!!! Thanks for playing along Joan, it was great to see all the delicious desserts you cooked up in your kitchen!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
September 21, 2012 at 6:21 pmLook at that apple filling – heaven!
Cynthia L. says
September 21, 2012 at 6:57 pmWe have 5 apple trees in our yard, so I am always on the lookout for a good recipe! I think this one fits the bill.
Thank for linking up to Foodie Friends Friday! Don’t forget to come back on Sunday to vote.
By the way, I am pinning this yummy recipe!
pinkoddy says
September 21, 2012 at 7:59 pmThey look yummy
Visiting from Sweet Saturday
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
September 21, 2012 at 4:11 pmI want to snuggle under all those layers of gooey Danish pastry and apples! Yum.
Diane Balch says
September 21, 2012 at 11:37 pmI’m going apple picking this weekend.. I’ll have to try out your recipe. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
September 22, 2012 at 2:22 amJoan…these look positively perfect! I like the way you think – breakfast, snack or dessert – or maybe all three 😉
From Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts says
September 22, 2012 at 4:23 amJoan.. These look amazing! This has to be one of my favorite apple posts of the week! Pinning this so I can make them soon 🙂
Jen @ Savory Simple says
September 22, 2012 at 1:06 pmI tend to think of danishes as being these stale, slightly mushy, overly sweet pastries served at coffee shops. But you’ve saved the word! These look fresh, rich and incredible!!!!
Jessica says
September 22, 2012 at 4:22 pmThese apple pie recipes are killing me! And by that, I mean it in a totally good way! Thanks for sharing! Now off to pick some apples….
Debi Bolocofsky says
September 22, 2012 at 5:26 pmThese look delicious. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/natural-coconut-bubble-bath-and.html
I hope to see you there. I am your newest follower, and I would love for your to follow me also. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Sherri @ The Kitchen Prescription says
September 22, 2012 at 5:48 pmOMG…my eyes popped out of my head! The photos are amazing and I bet they tastes as delicious as they look. Pinner for sure! Happy Fall!
kellisretrokitchenarts says
September 22, 2012 at 5:52 pmYum, yum, yum! Those look so tasty!
Walking on Sunshine says
September 22, 2012 at 8:21 pmOh my these look amazing! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back on Sunday to VOTE!
Jenny from My Handmade Home says
September 23, 2012 at 3:25 amle yum is all I have to say.
Ambreen (Simply Sweet 'n Savory) says
September 23, 2012 at 6:32 amI really want to taste these, looks so yummy!
Katie @ My Darling Days says
September 23, 2012 at 4:37 pmOhhh myyy yummy!! This looks delicious!
lillyskitchenlab says
September 24, 2012 at 2:54 amGreat fall recipe! Looks like this could be eaten on the go! I found you at Church Supper and joined in, as well!
April S. says
September 24, 2012 at 3:28 pmThat looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing at Sweet Saturday!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
September 26, 2012 at 3:18 amI just bought some Honeycrisp apples today…this recipe would be perfect for them!
Thanks for sharing at Keep Calm & Link Up last week. We are thrilled you chose to join our party and hope you’ll be back this week as well!
xo, Meredith @ http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com
*I’m featuring this on my Facebook page tonight! :o)
MissCandiquik says
September 27, 2012 at 3:56 pmmy tummy is growling 😉
Diane Balch says
October 1, 2012 at 11:48 amJust wanted you to know that include your recipe in an apple roundup. I will be pinning and tweeting it this week,
Joan Hayes says
October 1, 2012 at 2:22 pmThanks Diane! I’ll be looking for it!
Olive Oil and Lemons says
October 5, 2012 at 4:56 pmJoann, what a great idea. Reminds me of rugelach.
BitsyBet says
October 3, 2013 at 10:45 amI’m going to try these for sure! I may cheat and use the pre-made crusts.
Joan Hayes says
October 3, 2013 at 12:59 pmThat’s not cheating, that’s streamlining! I always have pre-made crust in the freezer just for “streamlining” purposes!
Roxanna says
January 3, 2014 at 11:35 amThese look so good! I think I may have to double or triple the recipe so that I can share. I don’t know how long 6 of those would last around here. The kids and I love apples.
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
February 26, 2014 at 8:53 pmThis looks fabulous! I love apple pie – and this danish looks divine. Want!
Yvonne Smith says
August 23, 2014 at 5:20 pmWow, I’m drooling as I look at your pictures. These look amazing and so easy to make. I’m definitely going to try this one. I love apples, but I’ve only ever really eaten Granny Smiths’ ones. They may be a little tart for this recipe though. I’ll try them anyway. Thanks for sharing.