Apple Danish Pies

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 16
Delicious apple danish pies that melt in your mouth.
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups tart apples , chopped and peeled
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 package cream cheese , softened
2 tablespoons confectioners ' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners ' sugar
2 teaspoons 2 % low-fat milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
380
Sugar
25g
Fat
19g
Apple Danish pies are a classic dessert that everyone loves to enjoy. The combination of sweet cinnamon-spiced apples and flaky, buttery pastry is simply irresistible. These pies are perfect for fall or holiday season and can be enjoyed with family and friends. The recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients. The result is a mouth-watering and indulgent treat that will leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large bowl, mix sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3.Add apples and apple juice to the bowl and toss to evenly coat.
4.Unroll crescent rolls and separate into triangles.
5.On a baking sheet, arrange crescent dough triangles in a ring with the pointed ends facing out and overlapping.
6.Spoon the apple mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
7.Fold the pointed tips of the triangles over the filling and tuck them under the wide ends to secure.
8.Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
9.While the pies are baking, mix cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
10.In another small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of confectioners' sugar and milk until the icing is smooth.
11.Drizzle the icing mixture over the top of the pies after they have cooled for 5 minutes.
12.Enjoy your delicious apple danish pies!

PROS

Delicious dessert that everyone loves to eat.
Easy and quick to make with minimal ingredients.
Perfect for fall or holiday season.

CONS

High in sugar and calories so should be consumed in moderation.
Doesn’t have a long shelf life and should be eaten fresh.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apples are high in antioxidants, dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Cinnamon is known to help regulate blood sugar levels and has anti-inflammatory properties. However, the pie should be consumed in moderation as it is high in sugar and calories.

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