Description
A Cranberry Apple Danish is a delicious pastry filled with a combination of tart cranberry sauce and sweet, crisp apples, all wrapped in buttery, flaky puff pastry. The pastry is lightly spiced with cinnamon sugar, giving it a comforting flavor profile that is perfect for the colder months. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or just craving a sweet treat, these danishes bring together the perfect balance of flavors and textures—crunchy, soft, sweet, and tart.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry, thawed
- 1 apple, peeled, quartered, and thinly sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, lightly beaten with 2 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
- Prepare pastry: Roll out each puff pastry sheet slightly. Cut into six 3-inch squares per sheet (12 total).
- Shape danishes: Fold corners of each square inward to meet at the center. Press lightly to seal and create an indent.
- Add filling: Spoon 1 tbsp cranberry sauce into the center of each pastry. Top with 5–7 apple slices.
- Brush & sprinkle: Brush exposed pastry edges with egg wash. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over apples.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool & serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Optional: drizzle with powdered sugar glaze.
Notes
This Cranberry Apple Danish combines tart cranberries with sweet apples in a buttery pastry—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a festive dessert. Serve warm with a drizzle of icing or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Cranberry Danish, Apple Danish Pastry, Cranberry Apple Pastry, Festive Danish