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Apple Crumble Danishes

If love apple crumble, you'll love these apple crumble danishes! This easy apple recipe uses puff pastry as a base, making it perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 385 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Apples:
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 6 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and sliced thin)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Pastry:
  • 17.3 ounces puff pastry (two sheets of pastry in the box, thawed according to package directions)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
For the Crumble:
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter cold
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced apples to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 1 tablespoon salted butter, 6 medium Granny Smith apples
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and the cinnamon. 1/3 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  4. Stir the mixture into the cooked apples and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes over medium heat until the apples are softened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  5. Unfold the puff pastry sheets and lay out on a flat surface. Use a knife to cut along the fold marks to create three equal sized strips. Cut each strip in half to make a total of 12 rectangles. 17.3 ounces puff pastry
  6. Arrange the puff pastry rectangles on a large, ungreased cookie sheet leaving at least 1 inch of space between each rectangle.
  7. With a paring knife, lightly score a border around the entire edge of each pastry rectangle, about ¾ inch away from the edge. Use a fork to poke a few holes into the center area of each pastry. This process allows the outside border to rise and puff up while the center stays shorter and holds the filling.
  8. Spoon the cooked apples onto each rectangle of pastry dough. Do not place the apple filling on the outside scored border of the pastry and do not add much of the liquid from the apples.
  9. In a small bowl, use a pastry cutter to combine butter, brown sugar and flour. Mix until combined and crumbly in texture. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples. 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  10. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together. Use a pastry brush to apply a thin layer of the egg wash to the outside border of each pastry. Discard any leftover egg mixture. 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water
  11. Bake the pastries for 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  12. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and heavy cream; stir until smooth. 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  13. Cool the danishes on a baking rack for 10 minutes. Drizzle the frosting over the cooled danishes.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. 
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 12 danishes, with 1 serving being 1 danish. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 137mg (6%) Potassium 140mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 4.2mg (5%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385

% Daily Value*

Calories 385kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.