Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 puff pastry dough sheet, thawed
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 large apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instruction

  • Combine butter, sugar, water, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Heat over medium heat until boiling.
  • Boil 2 minutes while stirring often, then add diced apples.
  • Simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove the pan from heat and allow to cool.
  • Mix dry crumble ingredients in a bowl (brown sugar, cinnamon and flour.) Cut in butter with two knives or a pastry cutter until thoroughly blended and crumbly.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Lay puff pastry sheet on the baking sheet, use a knife to cut 1" slices into the outer thirds of the dough.
  • Spread cooled apple mixture along the middle third, then top with crumble.
  • Fold over the outer edges to "braid" them bu criss-crossing them at a slight downward angle.
  • Beat together egg and water and use a pastry brush to coat the top of the danish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.