Description
Flaky, golden pastry filled with warm spiced apples and drizzled with sweet vanilla glaze—these Apple Pie Danish Buns are the perfect fusion of cozy apple pie and elegant Danish pastry.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry Sheets: 2 sheets (about 17.3 oz), thawed
- Apples: 2 medium (Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- Brown Sugar: 1/3 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Egg: 1, beaten
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Milk: 1 to 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, melt butter. Add apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Cook until tender and thickened. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Trim edges if needed.
- Assemble the Dish: Cut each sheet into six squares. Spoon apple filling in the center, fold corners inward, and press gently. Place on baking sheet.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Finishing Touches: Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make glaze. Drizzle over warm buns.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Keep pastry dough cold for best results.
- Let apple mixture cool before assembling to avoid sogginess.
- Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar for extra crunch.
- Use a piping bag for neat glaze lines.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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