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Apple Danish Braid Recipe

This Apple Danish Braid recipe is incredibly easy, using store-bought crescent roll dough for a quick and delicious treat! Skip the scoring with recipe creations crescent roll dough for even simpler prep. Flaky layers of buttery dough encase a sweet and cinnamon-spiced apple filling, creating a stunning braid that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this unbelievably easy and satisfying recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 178.1 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Danish Braid

  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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How to Make Apple Danish Braid

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Toss gently to coat.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface. Press the seams together to form a large rectangle.
  4. Spread the apple filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.
  6. Cut the log in half lengthwise, then gently twist the two halves together to create a braid.
  7. Place the braid on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  9. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

18g

Carbs

7g

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