Caramel Apple Danish is the perfect fall treat. This recipe is so simple to make, but tastes so delicious.
This sweet apple dessert is a family favorite around our house. There’s no fancy in this tasty recipe, so it’s a great dessert any day of the week.
Apple Danish with Crescent Rolls
Apples are high in fiber which makes this sweet fruit perfect for weight loss and digestion. I also love that apples are a great handheld and personal sized healthy snack.
Why I Love This Recipe
This Apple Danish recipe is so easy to make and it’s bursting with tender apple and sweet flavor.
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Easy to make
- Perfect for picky eaters
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
If you love fruit flavored dessert you may also enjoy this Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls recipe.
Ingredients
For this easy apple danish recipe you only need 11 simple ingredients. You only need one quick trip to the grocery store.
- Cream Cheese
- sugar
- crescent roll dough sheets
- Granny Smith apple, peeled & diced
- unsalted butter
- apple pie spice
- brown sugar
- vanilla extract
- cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water
- powdered sugar
- milk
- caramel sauce
Substitutions
Apples: use any type of apples that your family enjoys. Pink ladies, Fuji and Gala will all work in this recipe.
Crescent rolls: Can’t find crescent roll sheets? You can use two cans of crescent rolls in it’s place.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need only 7 simple ingredients for this apple danish recipe.
- Heavy bottom pan or saucepan
- 2 medium sized bowls
- Knife + cutting board
- whisk or hand held mixer
- Parchment lined baking sheet
How to Make Caramel Apple Danish
This easy fall apple dessert comes together in just 10 quick steps. Don’t be overwhelmed by these steps, this dessert really is simple to make.
Step 1: Make the apple pie filling
Melt the butter in a pan or saucepan. Toss in diced apples, brown sugar, and apple pie spice. Bring to a boil to cook down the apples. Create your slurry (cornstarch and water) , make sure it’s mixed together well and then add to the pan with the vanilla.
Step 2: Thicken the apple pie filling
Bring to a boil and then reduce to low heat allowing it to thicken as it cooks for 3-4 mins. Pour into a bowl and let cool while continuing the recipe.
Step 3: Make your cream cheese filling
In a small bowl, blend cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar.
Step 4: Roll out your crescent rolls
Roll out crescent dough. Slice into rectangles. If you are using precut rolls, roll it into a flat rectangle before you cut it.
Step 5: Spread your cream cheese mixture
Spread rectangles of dough with about 3 tablespoon of the softened cream cheese mixture.
Step 6: Roll your apple danish
Starting at the long side, gently roll and twist at the same time (slightly braiding) until the roll is about 10 inches long. Curl loosely tucking the seam inside.
Step 7: Fill your caramel apple danish
Arrange on parchment paper lined baking sheet. In the center place the backside of the spoon to flatten the hole for the filling. Add 1-2 tablespoon of filling.
Step 8: Bake your caramel apple danish
Bake at 350 degrees for about 22-25 minutes (until golden brown)
Step 9: Make your icing
Add powdered sugar and vanilla to the bowl. Next, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing it well. Add milk based on desired consistency.
Step 10: Ice your apple danish
Remove danish from the oven and let cool for 10-15 mins. Drizzle with icing & caramel serve and enjoy.
Variations
Looking for a way to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some suggestions for you.
Nuts: sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped pecans on top of your caramel apple danish before you bake for an added crunch.
Canned Pie Filling: Skip the ingredients for the pie filling, and use canned to save time.
Tips
Want to make sure that your caramel apple danish comes out perfect? Here are my best tips for you.
- You want a thick pie filling for the center.
- Apple preserves will work well for this recipe.
- Watch the amount of liquid (juice) going into the center hole.
- If making larger danish I would spoon some of the cream cheese filling in the center and add pie filling on top!
- I only used about 1.5 tablespoon of milk to create a thick glaze that I could pipe on top of the danish.
FAQs
Do you have questions about apple danish? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Store your apple danish in the fridge for up to five days.
Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Or in the oven on 350 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes.
I don’t recommend freezing these caramel apple danishes because they can get soggy.
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Caramel Apple Danish Recipe
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Caramel Apple Danish
Equipment
- Heavy bottom pan or saucepan
- 2 medium sized bowls
- Knife + cutting board
- whisk or hand held mixer
- Parchment lined baking sheet
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 can crescent roll dough sheet 2 cans Crescent Rolls
Apple Pie Filling
- 1 large or 2 small Granny Smith apple peeled & diced
- 3-4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water
Icing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 teaspoon milk
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Start by making the apple pie filling.
- Melt the butter in a pan or saucepan. Toss in diced apples, brown sugar, and apple pie spice.
- Bring to a boil to cook down the apples. Create your slurry (cornstarch and water) , make sure it’s mixed together well and then add to the pan with the vanilla.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to low heat allowing it to thicken as it cooks for 3-4 mins.
- Pour into a bowl and let cool while continuing the recipe.
Create your danishes
- In a small bowl, blend Cream Cheese and 1/4 cup sugar.
- Roll out crescent dough. Slice into rectangles.
- If using cans, roll it into a flat rectangle before you cut it.
- Spread rectangles of dough with about 3 tablespoon of the softened cream cheese mixture.
- Starting at the long side, gently roll and twist at the same time (slightly braiding) until the roll is about 10 inches long.
- Spiral and curl loosely tucking the seam inside.
- Arrange on parchment paper lined baking sheet
- In the center place the backside of the spoon to flatten the hole for the filling. Add 1-2 tablespoon of filling
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 22-25 minutes (until golden brown)
Make the icing
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla to the bowl. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing it well. Add milk based on desired consistency.
- Remove danish from the oven and let cool for 10-15 mins. Drizzle with icing & caramel serve and enjoy
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