Apple Danish

By 11650

Ingredients

• Pastery:
• 3 C flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 C shortening
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 C milk
• Filling:
• 6 C sliced, peeled apples
• 1 1/2 C sugar
• 1/4 C butter or margarine, melted
• 2 T flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Glaze:
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 1/2 C p. sugar
• 2-3 tsp water
• or
• cream cheese frosting (my preference)

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg yolk and milk; add to flour mixture. Stir just until dough clings together. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough into 10 X 15 in rectangle; transfer to greased 9 X 15 inch pan. Set aside. In a bowl, toss together filling ingredients; spoon over pastry in pan. Roll out remaining dough to another 10 X 15 inch rectangle. Place over filling. Brush with egg white. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 min or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Combine p. sugar and enough water to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm pastry. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cold.