apple danish

Name: Apple Danish
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8-10 - medium apples, chopped, i use granny smith, golden delicious and braebrun apples, (one great thing about braeburn apples is that they hold their shape and don’t release a lot of liquid when baked. a great apple for pies and tarts!); 3/4 to 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly grated nutmeg; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, cold

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C P

Anywhere, AL

Updated on Sep 23, 2015

Oh, how I LOVE apple season... To me, there’s nothing quite like the smell of apples, butter and cinnamon baking together, while leaving a warming scent throughout the home... Yankee Candles are great, but nothing compared to the real deal. It makes the atmosphere feel so uplifting and brings back fond memories of long ago at my Grandma’s home… the aroma is wonderful. This Apple Danish recipe (I created in 1981) is very moist and makes a wonderful addition to any breakfast. There's nothing better then coffee and fresh danishes to start your day!! ?Great for brunch too..

Rate

prep time 3 Hr

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 12 - 16

Ingredients

8-10 - medium apples, chopped, i use granny smith, golden delicious and braebrun apples, (one great thing about braeburn apples is that they hold their shape and don’t release a lot of liquid when baked. a great apple for pies and tarts!)
3/4 to 1 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter, cold

How To Make apple danish

Step 1

In a large bowl, Sift together two times the sugar, salt, flour, cinnamon and fresh grated nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 2

For the crust, seems everybody has their own favorite recipe, so I won't bore you with my recipe...you can use your favorite pie crust recipe. Just add 1 egg to the dough.
Step 3

Divide dough into two parts. On a floured surface roll half the dough to approximately 1/3" thick. To fit the jellyroll pan, lining both the bottom and up the sides. Line a jelly roll pan with dough. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Step 4

NOTE: If making your own crust instead of purchasing store boughten, you should be able to see small chunks of butter speckling the dough. This is a good thing. These small bits of butter will spread out into layers as the crust cooks so you have a flaky crust!
Step 5

APPLE FILLING: For each of apples, I cut each in half, then I cut in half, then in half again. Peeling each wedge, and making sure to remove the core. Cut each wedge into bigger sized chunks, placing in a bigger bowl.
Step 6

Combine the sugar mixture with the apples, mixing to evenly coat apples. Chill in refrigerator, so to keep apples COLD.
Step 7

Spoon the apple mixture into crust-lined jellyroll pan. Dot with the 2 tbsp. butter.
Step 8

Now the fun part... Roll out top crust and gently transfer, making sure to completely cover the apples and sealing the edges. Make 5 to 7 small slits, allowing steam to escape. Refrigerate while pre-heating the oven.
Step 9

Pre-heat oven to 375 °F.
Step 10

Bake in the pre-heat oven at 375 F degrees for 1hour, or until apples are tender and the crust is a golden color.
Step 11

Remove it from the oven, and cool on a cooling rack. Cool at room temp. for 1 hour.
Step 12

THE GAZE Ingredients: 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract Directions: * Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, mix until smooth and creamy. * Drizzle over the slight warm Apple Danish. Cool completely, and cut into squares.
Step 13

I hope your family enjoys my Apple Danish recipe as much as my family has!!! God Bless, and happy baking!!!
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