Easy Apple Danish Recipe

Name: Easy Apple Danish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup cold butter, cubed; 1 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in the yeast mixture, milk and eggs until blended.
2
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 20 times (dough will be slightly sticky). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3
For filling, combine the apples, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x15-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Sprinkle filling to within 1/2 in. of edges.
4
Starting with a short side, fold a third of the dough over filling; repeat with other side, making a 15x6-in. rectangle. Pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 15 slices. Twist each slice a few times; pinch ends together, forming a small circle. Place 2 in. apart on greased
5
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6
Bake at 400u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.

1839

kcal

Calories

Fat

275

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 5 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Easy Apple Danish falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Apple Danish

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