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- Hey everyone, it's Natasha of natashaskitchen.com
and today we're making a cranberry apple braided danish.
It is ultra impressive but it is easy, easy, easy.
First thing's first, preheat your oven
to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tart apples work best for this recipe so peel,
core, and slice two large Granny Smith apples
into half inch thick pieces.
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Place a large pot or a deep skillet over high heat
and add three tablespoons of butter
and 1/4 cup of sugar.
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Add the apple slices, and stir to coat
in that buttery sugar.
Sprinkle the top with 1/2 a cup of fresh or frozen
cranberries, and let that sit
for a few minutes to caramelize.
Sauté for a total of six to seven minutes,
stirring a few times or until the apples
are lightly caramelized.
Transfer the mixture to a plate, and let it cool.
Let's get started on the pastry.
Lightly dust your work surface with flour.
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Unfold the pastry, and start rolling it out
in one direction to make it a total of two inches longer.
Arrange your apples and cranberries down the center
of your pastry, leaving a one inch border
at the top and bottom.
Forming the braid is so easy.
Cut off the top two corners.
Now cut eight one-inch strips on both sides of the pastry,
keeping about half an inch away from the apples.
Now cut off the extra dough at the bottom of the pastry.
Fold down the top flap and pinch to seal.
Fold in the strips one by one,
alternating from left to right.
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Pinch the corners down as you go to keep them in place.
This is so simple you could literally
do it with one hand.
When you get to the bottom, fold up the bottom
piece of dough to seal in the apples,
and finish with the last two strips.
To make the simple egg wash, beat together
one egg and a tablespoon of water.
Place the pastry on a lined baking dish
and brush generously with egg wash.
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Sprinkle the top with coarse sugar, then bake at
400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes,
or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
To make the glaze, combine 1/3 cup of powdered
sugar with half a tablespoon of milk.
Stir those together until smooth.
Once the pastry is out of the oven, let it cool until
it's just warm before generously drizzling with glaze.
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Alright, time for the moment I've been waiting for,
the taste test.
I'm definitely a sucker for a good pastry. (laughs)
Let's cut right in.
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Oh!
Yummy!
I love that the outside is flakey and crisp,
and that moist juicy center, it is unbelievable!
Seriously you guys, just go ahead and make two right away.
(laughs) And the little bites of cranberries in there,
the flavor combination is awesome!
I know you guys are gonna love this recipe.
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