Ingredients for Danish Pastry Apple Squares
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup milk
- Egg Yolk
- 1 large egg white
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla
- ½ cup crushed corn flakes
- Water
- Sliced Apples
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How to Make Danish Pastry Apple Squares
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, sift together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Cut in 1 cup shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg yolk and 2/3 cup milk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half.
- Roll out one half of the dough to fit a 15x10-inch baking pan. Place the dough in the pan.
- Sprinkle the dough evenly with ½ cup crushed corn flakes.
- In a bowl, combine 6-8 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced), ⅔ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the corn flake layer.
- Roll out the remaining dough and place it on top of the apple layer.
- Pinch the edges of the dough to seal completely.
- In a small bowl, beat 1 large egg white until stiff peaks form. Brush the egg white over the top crust.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- While the squares are baking, prepare the glaze (recipe instructions should be added here if available).
- Remove the apple squares from the oven and let them cool slightly before frosting.
- Frost with prepared glaze while the squares are still warm.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
86g
Fat
18g
Carbs
13g
