Apple Danish Pies

Name: Apple Danish Pies
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples; 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice; 1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons 2% milk

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons 2% milk

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add apples and juice; toss to coat. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
2

Separate crescent dough into four triangles. On a lightly floured surface, roll two triangles into 5-in. circles. Place each into an 8-oz. ramekin, pressing dough onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides.
3

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over dough in ramekins. Top with apple mixture. Roll out remaining crescent dough into 4-in. circles; place over filling. Cut slits in top.
4

Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over pies. Serve warm.