Nut-Free Apricot Danish

Delight your taste buds with this Nut-Free Apricot Danish recipe—a flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a luscious, homemade apricot filling and finished with a delicate powdered sugar glaze. Perfectly crafted to be allergen-friendly, this recipe swaps out nuts for a vibrant, tangy-sweet apricot purée made from simmered and blended dried apricots enhanced with vanilla and a hint of lemon. With minimal prep and just 20 minutes of baking time, these easy, nut-free pastries are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Impress your guests with their elegant appearance and irresistible flavor—no nut allergies to worry about here. Serve them freshly baked and drizzled with glaze for a bakery-quality treat at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 sheet Puff pastry sheet
• 200 grams Dried apricots
• 50 grams Sugar
• 120 milliliters Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 50 grams Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine dried apricots, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 3

Simmer for 10 minutes or until apricots are soft and the liquid is slightly thickened.

Step 4

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water.

Step 6

Stir cornstarch into the apricot mixture and blend again briefly. Set aside to cool.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheet and roll it out slightly to remove creases.

Step 8

Cut the pastry into 8 equal squares.

Step 9

Place a tablespoon of apricot filling in the center of each square.

Step 10

Fold each corner of the square towards the center so the tips meet in the middle, gently pressing to seal.

Step 11

Beat the egg with milk, then brush each Danish with the egg wash to ensure they turn golden during baking.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the Danishes are puffed and golden brown.

Step 13

Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Step 14

For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and a teaspoon of water in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 15

Drizzle over cooled Danishes before serving. Enjoy your nut-free apricot Danish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	799.6 grams (799.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2537

Total Fat 111.40g	143%
Saturated Fat 27.80g	139%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 221mg	74%
Sodium 1339mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 360.20g	131%
Dietary Fiber 21.40g	76%
Total Sugars 189.90g
Protein 33.20g	66%

Vitamin D 60IU	301%
Calcium 185mg	14%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 2522mg	54%

*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: 38.9%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 55.9%