Easy Apple Danish With Puff Pastry
This easy Apple Danish is made with flaky puff pastry, sweet apple pie filling and a simple powdered sugar glaze. Ready in less than 30 minutes, these golden pastries are perfect for a fall breakfast, weekend brunch or an easy afternoon treat with coffee.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: Using store-bought puff pastry and apple pie filling keeps prep simple and gets these danishes on the table in under 30 minutes.
- Flaky and delicious: Buttery puff pastry bakes up golden and crisp around the sweet apple filling.
- Perfect for breakfast or brunch: Serve them for weekend breakfast, fall brunch, holiday mornings or alongside a cup of coffee.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 17.3 oz box puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 21 oz apple pie filling
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
Step By Step Instructions
STEP ONE – Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two small baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
STEP TWO – Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets on a clean work surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles to make 12 pastries.
STEP THREE – Using a butter knife, lightly score a border about ¼ to ½ inch from the edge of each puff pastry rectangle. Be careful not to cut completely through the pastry.
STEP FOUR – In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the egg wash around the scored edges of each pastry.
STEP FIVE – Spoon the apple pie filling into the center of each rectangle, keeping the filling inside the scored border.
STEP SIX – Arrange the pastries on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the puff pastry is risen and golden brown.
STEP SEVEN – While the pastries are baking, stir together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. Add additional milk a little at a time, if needed, until the glaze reaches a drizzling consistency.
STEP EIGHT – Allow the baked apple danishes to cool slightly, then drizzle the glaze over the top. Serve and enjoy.
Easy Apple Danish With Puff Pastry
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
Description
This easy Apple Danish is made with flaky puff pastry, sweet apple pie filling and a simple powdered sugar glaze. Ready in less than 30 minutes, these golden pastries are perfect for a fall breakfast, weekend brunch or an easy afternoon treat with coffee.
Ingredients
- 17.3 oz box puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 21 oz apple pie filling
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two small baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets on a clean work surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles to make 12 pastries.
- Using a butter knife, lightly score a border about ¼ to ½ inch from the edge of each puff pastry rectangle. Be careful not to cut completely through the pastry.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the egg wash around the scored edges of each pastry.
- Spoon the apple pie filling into the center of each rectangle, keeping the filling inside the scored border.
- Arrange the pastries on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the puff pastry is risen and golden brown.
- While the pastries are baking, stir together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. Add additional milk a little at a time, if needed, until the glaze reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Allow the baked apple danishes to cool slightly, then drizzle the glaze over the top. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Recipe Notes
- Thaw the puff pastry: Make sure the puff pastry is completely thawed but still cold before working with it. If it becomes too warm or soft, refrigerate it for a few minutes before baking.
- Don’t cut through the pastry: When scoring the border, gently mark the pastry without cutting all the way through. This helps create the raised, flaky edges.
- Don’t overfill: Keep the apple pie filling inside the scored border so it doesn’t spill over the pastry as it bakes.
- Keep the pastry cold: Cold puff pastry will give you the best rise and flaky texture.
- Adjust the glaze: Start with 1 tablespoon of milk and add more a little at a time until the glaze is thin enough to drizzle.
- Serve warm: These apple danishes are especially delicious slightly warm while the pastry is crisp and flaky.
Storage
Store leftover Apple Danish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best texture, allow them to cool completely before storing.
Reheating
Reheat the danishes in a 350°F oven for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until warmed through and the pastry has crisped up again. You can also use an air fryer for a few minutes. The microwave works in a pinch, but the puff pastry will be softer rather than crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
