How do I craft a heavenly apricot almond danish pastry?

Elevate your brunch with our apricot almond danish pastry. It's a match made in heaven, creating a symphony of flavors!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I craft a heavenly apricot almond danish pastry. Items include: All-purpose flour Sugar Salt Unsalted butter Water Egg Finely ground almonds Almond extract Fresh apricots

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Sugar 1/4 cup
Salt pinch
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup, cold
Water 1/4 cup, cold
Egg 2, beaten
Finely ground almonds 1 cup
Almond extract 1/4 teaspoon
Fresh apricots 1 cup

Take note
Be careful not to overwork the dough, as it can result in a tough pastry. Also, make sure to handle the hot sugar syrup with caution to prevent burns.

1

Prepare the pastry dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of cold water and 1 beaten egg. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, mixing until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2

Prepare the almond filling

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of finely ground almonds, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1 beaten egg. Mix well until a thick paste forms. Set aside.

3

Roll out the dough

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

4

Spread the almond filling

Spread the prepared almond filling evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

5

Add the apricots

Slice 1 cup of fresh apricots and arrange them over the almond filling. Feel free to get creative with your arrangement!

6

Fold and seal the edges

Gently fold the uncovered edges of the dough over the filling, creating a border. Press down lightly to seal the edges and prevent any leakage during baking.

7

Bake to perfection

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning!

8

Let it cool (if you can wait!)

Once baked, remove the heavenly apricot almond danish pastry from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. Try your best to resist the temptation to dig in right away!