Danish Pastry Apple Bars

Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Homemade Danish Pastry Apple Bars, a delicious twist on a classic dessert. Featuring a flaky, buttery crust made from scratch, these bars are layered with a luscious filling of thinly sliced apples, cinnamon, and a blend of brown and granulated sugars. Each bite is perfectly balanced with warm spices and tender fruit, topped with a golden crust brushed with milk for a bakery-worthy finish. Drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze, these apple bars are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth at brunch, holiday gatherings, or as an after-dinner treat. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, this recipe will make your kitchen smell heavenly and your guests beg for seconds! Perfect for fans of cozy autumn baking and elegant-yet-easy desserts.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Butter, cold and cubed
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 3 large Egg yolks
• 0.25 cups Water, ice cold
• 6 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for filling)
• 2 tablespoons Milk (for brushing)
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 large egg yolks with 1/4 cup of ice-cold water. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until the dough just comes together.

Step 4

Divide the dough in half, shape into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the apple filling. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of thinly sliced apples, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of flour. Toss until the apples are evenly coated and set aside.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a rectangle that fits a 9x13-inch baking pan. Press the dough into the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Spread the apple filling evenly over the bottom crust.

Step 8

Roll out the second disc of dough and carefully lay it over the apples. Trim any overhanging edges and press to seal the top and bottom crusts together.

Step 9

Brush the top crust with 2 tablespoons of milk to help it brown evenly.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Step 11

While the bars are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.

Step 12

Allow the apple bars to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the top before slicing into 12 bars and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2368.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5349.2

Total Fat 216.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1083.1mg	0%
Sodium 1291.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 810.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.4g	0%
Total Sugars 377.7g
Protein 66.8g	0%

Vitamin D 239.1IU	0%
Calcium 466.7mg	0%
Iron 26.3mg	0%
Potassium 2135.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.7%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 59.4%