Quick 3-Ingredient Apple Danish: Your Perfect Breakfast Treat
Who can resist the alluring combination of fresh apples encased in a crisp, buttery pastry? With its roots in Danish traditions, this minimalist 3-Ingredient Apple Danish is an effortlessly charming treat. A surefire hit for breakfast or snacking, this pastry doesn’t just boast simplicity in ingredients but also in preparation.
Tasting Tip: To experience it at its prime, savor this Danish fresh out of the oven. Its allure is perfectly complemented by a steaming cup of coffee or a cool glass of milk. And if you’re feeling particularly indulgent? A splash of caramel or a spoonful of vanilla ice cream takes it to another level of deliciousness. For a more rounded meal, partner it with fresh fruit slices or a light salad.
Ingredients
- 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup chunky applesauce
- 4 teaspoons apple cider or juice, divided
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
Directions
- Preheat air fryer to 300°. Unroll crescent dough; separate into 8 triangles. Place 1 tablespoon applesauce at the wide end of each triangle; carefully roll up. Brush tops with 2 teaspoons cider. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over rolls.
- In batches, arrange rolls, point side down, in a single layer in greased air fryer. Curve to form crescents. Cook until golden brown, 7-9 minutes. Cool slightly. Combine confectioners’ sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons cider; drizzle over rolls. Serve warm.
