Crescent Roll Apple Danish
A quick and delicious recipe for homemade apple danishes made with crescent roll dough, fresh apples, or apple pie filling, and a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- - 2 cans crescent rolls
- - 3 tbsp butter melted and divided
- - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- - 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Homemade Apple Filling (Optional):
- - 2 tbsp butter
- - 3-4 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- - 1/3 cup brown sugar
- - 3 tbsp water
- - 1 tsp cinnamon
- - 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- - 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tsp cornstarch
- - 2 tbsp water
For the Canned Apple Filling Option:
- - 1 can apple pie filling
For the Icing:
- - 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- - 1 tbsp milk
- - 1 tbsp butter softened
Instructions
- For the Homemade Apple Filling: In a medium-sized pan, melt the butter. Add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 3 tablespoons of water. Cook over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes, or until the apples are slightly softened.
- In a small dish, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Add this mixture to the pan while stirring. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling has thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crescent Roll Base: Unroll the crescent rolls and separate them into rectangles (use two triangles to form each rectangle). Pinch the diagonal cut to create one solid sheet of dough.
- Brush the rectangles with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and sugar.
- Roll up the dough from the long side and pinch the edges to seal. Spiral each roll around itself to form a loose circle or spiral. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing each danish about 2 inches apart.
- Press the centers of each roll with your finger to create a well for the filling. Stretch the sides slightly, if needed.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of apple filling (homemade or canned) to each danish. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Prepare the Icing: In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, milk, and softened butter until smooth.
- Remove the danishes from the oven and allow them to cool for 10-15 minutes. Drizzle the icing over the tops using a spoon or a homemade piping bag (a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off). Enjoy!
Notes
- If using canned apple pie filling, chop the apples into smaller pieces for easier filling.
- For an extra decadent touch, add a sprinkle of chopped pecans or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Store danishes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly before serving.