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A Flaky Nutty Apple and Pecan Danish Pastry Tart Recipe!

My, what a feeling it is to have the realization of baked apples, buttered pastry, and toasted pecans that are circulating in the kitchen. It evokes the memories of blissful mornings, hot drinks and bright parties. Looking either for spot-the-perfect comfort dessert or a special brunch pastry, this recipe on apple and pecan Danish pastry tart must be at hand.

The specialty (simplicity and charm) of this tart is in itself. It sits on a layer of puff pastry giving it a lightness and crunchiness that well off against the custard-y soft apples and crunchy pecans. The tart is not only tasty but also attractive to the eye, therefore, being an excellent option to cook a party or treat your family members. These three simple steps with only a handful of basic ingredients, can make bakery-type decadence, straight into your kitchen.

The taste of the apples which are sweet, the aromatic flavor of toasted pecans which is like caramel and the mellow embrace of cinnamon make unresistible combination. This recipe of apple and pecan Danish pastry tart can help you no matter you are an expert baker or a person who has just started. It is a fancy dessert and sounds complicated but in fact, it can be simplistic, this is why we like it!

It works well as a weekend party brunch, and also as a snack for tea-time, besides, it can be kept, which is a bonus of it being a make-ahead dish. It should be served in a warm plate with a vanilla ice cream or you can place a spoonful of icing on the top of this dish to make it little sweeter. Therefore, in case you want something sweet, flaky, and full of comforting fall flavor, here is your new favorite recipe of apple and pecan Danish pastry tart.

Ingredients What You will Need

So here all you need to prepare this delicious apple and pecan Danish tart:

Pastry Base For the Pastry Base

1 sheet puff pastry (thawed should it be frozen)

Egg (1 eg; in the form of egg wash)

1 tablespoon water (Mix it with the egg)

Apple & Pecan Filling For the sugar-covered nuts your mixture should include 1 cup sugar, 1 cup nuts, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves.

2 medium apples (peeled, cored and thinly sliced- best are Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

2 tablespoons butter no salt added

2 tablespoons of brown sugar

1 tablespoon crystalline sugar

A half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon

a pinch of nutmeg (optional)

1 teaspoon of lemon juice (it will prevent browning)

1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1/ 2 cup chopped pecans (either toasted lightly)

Optional Glaze (Topping) 1 cup seed and soaking milk

1/ 2 cup powdered sugar

1 2 Tbsp. milk

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Procedure of Making Apple and Pecan Danish Pastry Tart

Step 1: To make the Apple Filling

Peel and cut the apples in thin slices. Combine with lemon juice so that they do not turn brown.
In a pan, melt the butter over the medium embers.
Add the apples, the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Saute apple and cook the apples 67 minutes or until they are slightly softened and start to caramelize.
Add toasted pecans and vanilla extract to stir in. Take off the heat and take the filling off afterward.

Step 2: Roll and mold the Pastry

Warm up your oven to 400 Fahrenheit (200 Celsius).
Work the puff pastry with a light pinch so as to smooth down the sides on a floured working surface.
Put it in a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Gently mark a 1-inch strip all around the pastry base (but not through the pastry), so that edges will rise up in baking.
Blend the egg together with a tablespoon of water to form an egg wash then brush the pastry filling edges using the egg wash.

Step 3: To Assemble & Bake

Put the fillings in the middle of the pastry keeping within the scored edge, using the spoon.
Apply it frequently and not too thick.
Cook in the already heated oven in 22-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.
Take out and cool down 5-10 minutes add glaze.

✨ Optional : Create the Glaze

Blend powder sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth.
Pour the cooled tart with a spoon or a piping bag.

Serving tips and Storage

Warm up with the dollop of fresh cream or vanilla ice cream.

Garnish with additional fresh berries or sprinkled powdered sugar, when serving.

Place remaining food in airtight container in fridge and up to 3 days. To make crisp again reheat in oven.

Why You will like the Apple and Pecan Danish pastry tart recipe

✔️ Fast and easy 3 steps only!
✔️ Easy and bakery style flavor
✔️ It is fantastic as holiday food, brunch, or teacake

✔ Make ahead friendly

This apple and pecan Danish pastry tart recipe is not all about the flavor, it is all about making an occasion. Be it alone with a hot drink or be it with loved ones, it is simply joyful. This smooth, crispy crust, sugary apples and roasted pecans are joined together, and they serve as a taste of homemade joy.

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A Flaky Nutty Apple and Pecan Danish Pastry Tart Recipe!