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A close-up of three rectangular Dutch Apple Danishes with flaky pastry, apple filling, crumb topping, and white frosting drizzle, on a dark baking sheet.

Dutch Apple Danishes

Chef Jenn
Apple Crumb Danishes are flaky puff pastry treats filled with spiced apples and topped with buttery crumble and sweet glaze. A perfect addition to breakfast, brunch, or dessert spreads.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 376 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Granny Smith apples cored, peeled, and sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 17.3 ounces puff pastry frozen (two sheets of pastry in the box), thawed according to package directions
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Crumble Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet and cook the apples for about five minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Cook for another three to five minutes. Let cool.
  • Unfold the puff pastry and cut into twelve rectangles. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Score a border around the rectangles and poke the centers with a fork to prevent them from puffing up.
  • Spoon the apple filling onto each pastry. Brush the borders with egg wash.
  • Make the crumble by mixing butter, brown sugar, and flour. Sprinkle over the apples.
  • Bake for twenty minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for ten minutes.
  • Whisk the powdered sugar and heavy cream to make the frosting. Drizzle over the cooled pastries.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith for the best texture.
  • Do not skip scoring the pastry; it helps form that perfect bakery-style border.
  • Chill the assembled pastries for ten minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm.
  • For a sweet twist, swap in pears or add a splash of vanilla to the filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 214IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword apple crumble danish, apple danish, bakery style pastry, brunch pastry, puff pastry apple danish
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