Apple danish braid recipe

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Phyllo dough is lower in fat, while homemade can cut costs.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and healthier.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Cranberries add a tart flavor, while dates are often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until smooth.

Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into thin pieces.

In a bowl, mix apples with cinnamon until well combined.

Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the apple mixture until slightly softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Cut slits along the sides of the pastry, leaving the center intact.

Spread the apple mixture down the center of the pastry.

Fold the pastry strips over the apple filling, alternating sides to create a braid effect.

Brush the top with beaten egg mixed with water for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before drizzling with a glaze made from icing sugar and milk.

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