Description
The Pumpkin Pie Apple Danish is a cozy fall pastry combining flaky, buttery puff pastry with a warm pumpkin-spiced apple filling. This treat captures the essence of autumn with flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a seasonal snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet of flaky puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 2 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored and diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Peel, core, and dice fresh apples into small pieces. In a bowl, combine the diced apples with pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the fruit with spices and sweetness.
- Roll Out the Puff Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package directions. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the pastry, then cut into squares or rectangles depending on the desired size of the danish.
- Assemble the Danish: Place a generous spoonful of the pumpkin apple filling at the center of each piece of puff pastry. Fold the edges inward by bringing corners towards the center or creating a lattice to contain the filling while leaving some exposed for browning.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the exposed pastry with beaten egg to help it crisp up and develop a beautiful golden-brown finish while baking.
- Bake Until Golden: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the prepared danishes onto the sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18-22 minutes, or until the pastries puff up and turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the danishes to cool slightly before serving. This helps the filling set and makes them easier to handle.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry cold until just before baking for maximum flakiness.
- Do not overfill the pastries to prevent them from bursting or becoming soggy.
- Pat dry the apples to remove excess moisture and avoid watery filling.
- Bake on parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Adjust the spice levels to your taste before assembling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg