Apple Danish Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Danish

• Shortening
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Egg
• Milk
• Sliced Apples
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Margarine
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
• Vanilla

How to Make Apple Danish

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
7. Roll out the puff pastry to a 12x18 inch rectangle.
8. Spread half of the pastry dough with half the apple mixture.
9. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, then crimp the edges to seal.
10. Brush the top with the remaining egg wash.
11. Cut into 12 equal pieces with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
12. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
13. Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.