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Cranberry Apple Danish

Cranberry Apple Danish is an easy puff pastry recipe filled with cranberry sauce and fresh apples.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 medium apple peeled, quartered, and cored
  • 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 egg lightly beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk together one egg and 2 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash.
  • Thinly slice each apple quarter.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and roll each puff pastry sheet just enough to smooth it.
  • Cut each sheet into six equal 3-inch squares.
  • Arrange the pastry squares on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Fold each corner toward the center, pressing gently to create a small well in the middle.
  • Spoon about one rounded tablespoon of cranberry sauce into the center of each pastry.
  • Arrange 5–7 apple slices over the cranberry filling.
  • Brush the exposed pastry edges with the beaten egg.
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the apples.
  • Bake the Cranberry Apple Danish for 15–18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  • Allow the pastries to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Homemade cranberry sauce works beautifully.
  • Pears can replace apples for a seasonal variation.
  • Serve warm with coffee, tea, or hot cider.
  • Delicious with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for dessert.