Apple Crumble Danish

This Apple Crumble Danish recipe will convince everyone you’ve spent hours in the kitchen when really it’s hardly any work at all! Made with flaky puff pastry, a spiced apple filling, and a delightful crumb topping, these danishes are the perfect sweet breakfast or dessert you can enjoy anytime!

Have a baby or bridal shower coming up? Apple Danishes would be perfect! Want to bring in some warm pastries to the office, or make a nice breakfast for your family? Apple Crumble Danishes fit the bill! With a recipe this easy, you’ll want to make and bring them everywhere!

Like these Apple Turnovers, I can’t resist sweet cinnamon apples wrapped in puff pastry. They make any breakfast extra special.

Okay, but What Is a Danish?

A Danish pastry, or a Danish, is a multilayered sweet pastry that originated in Denmark. The dough is buttery, flaky, and the perfect vehicle for a variety of fillings and toppings.

This Apple Danish puff pastry recipe uses a store-bought puff pastry dough, but it still tastes just like the ones from your local bakery. The spiced apple filling is perfect for fall. I really think you’re going to love them!

Ingredients for Apple Crumble Danish

Most of the ingredients for these apple Danish pastries are pantry staples. Here’s a list of the simple ingredients you need for the pastry and apple filling:

• Puff pastry dough, thawed
• Large egg
• Butter
• Cinnamon
• Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
• Granulated sugar
• Water
• Corn starch

Crumble Topping

• Brown sugar
• Cinnamon
• Butter
• All-purpose flour

Glaze

• Powdered sugar
• Milk

The full list of ingredients, including amounts, is included in the recipe card below!

How to make an Apple Crumble Danish

First, prepare your materials.

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.

Next, make the filling.

1. Peel and chop your apples into ½ inch cubes with a sharp paring knife.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and cinnamon over medium heat. Add the apples, water, and sugar. Cook this together, stirring occasionally, for 4-6 minutes or until apples soften.
3. Stir in the cornstarch and continue to cook the apples until they are soft and the filling has thickened. Set aside to cool.

Make the Danishes.

1. Unfold the puff pastry sheets and smooth out the fold marks with a rolling pin. Then cut each sheet into 12 even strips for a total of 24 strips.
2. Connect 2 strips at the end to make one long strip. Hold the strip at the ends and twist each end in the opposite direction. Roll the twisted strip into a spiral. Finally, flatten the center of each pastry to create a spot for the filling.
3. Do this with all of your strips to create 12 Danishes. Then transfer all of the pastries to the prepared baking sheets and evenly divide the apple filling by spooning it into the center area of each pastry.
4. Use a pastry brush to brush the edges of the puff pastry with a beaten egg.

Make the Crumb Topping

1. In a small bowl, combine all the crumble ingredients and mix together until a crumby mixture forms. Sprinkle it generously over the top of the apple filling in each Danish.

Bake and Serve

1. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the pastries to cool while you make the glaze. Do this by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over each pastry with your whisk. Enjoy!

You can eat these at any temperature, but I prefer them nice and warm!

How to Store Leftover Apple Crumble Danish

Store these in an airtight container in the fridge. They should last 3-4 days. Eat them cold, at room temperature, or pop them in the microwave to warm up a little.

Can you freeze Apple Danishes?

Yes! Wrap them individually in plastic wrap, then store them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Warm them up in the oven, air fryer, or microwave.

Can I use different varieties of apples?

Yes, any apple that is good for baking or eating works well in this easy apple recipe. I like the tartness that Granny Smith apples provide to balance out the sweetness of the crumble, but feel free to use your favorite variety!

Can I use canned Apple Pie filling instead?

Of course you can, I’m all about taking shortcuts when necessary!

More Apple Recipes for Fall

If you loved this Apple Crumble Danish recipe, then I’ve got a bunch more sweet apple recipes for you! The end of summer means all the apples are ripe, so use them in one of these delicious apple recipes next time:

• This easy Apple Crumb Cake became a fast favorite here at our house! It makes the perfect breakfast, dessert, or afternoon snack. This buttery, moist cake is loaded with apple chunks and cinnamon, and baked with a crunchy streusel topping. I think you’ll love it just as much as we do!
• These Fried Apple Rings are made of thinly sliced apples that are dredged in a batter and then fried til golden brown. And do you see how fluffy they turn out?!
• Apple Cream Pie also known as a German Apple Pie- is seriously THE easiest and most delicious apple pie recipe you’ll ever make. With apples covered in a cinnamon sugar mixture surrounded by heavy cream, this pie is a favorite all year round, but is front and center on our dessert table come Thanksgiving! AND, believe it or not, it’s best eaten COLD.
• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are like two desserts in one! A creamy cheesecake layer is topped with cinnamon apples and a streusel topping for a perfect fall treat.
• This easy Apple Crisp with oatmeal topping is a real game-changer. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and some simple ingredients, you’ll have this ready in no time!

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