Apple Raisin and Walnut Danish - Healthy Option
Crispy English muffins are the base for sweet and sticky Danish that's stuffed with a delicious apple filling and topped with a sweet, chewy and nutty raisin and walnut topping. One word: delish!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
For the Bottom
- 6 Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins
For the Apple Filling
- 1/2 lb. fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 3/4 cup apple pie filling
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
For the Spread
- 1/2 cup fat-free cream cheese
- 2 1/2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp. maple extract
For the Topping
- 1/8 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/8 cup dark raisins
Instructions
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Cut each English muffin in half. Cut out a circle in center of each top half, leaving approximately 1/2 inch around the sides. Set aside. Discard inner circles that were cut out.
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To make apple filling, place fresh apples in non-stick pot (or one sprayed with non-stick spray) and heat until apples are slightly softened.
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Add pie filling, cinnamon, and lemon juice to apples and continue heating until low boil. Let simmer until apples are softened. Set aside and cool under refrigeration at 40 degrees or below.
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To make spread, blend cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and maple extracts in food processor on very low speed (do not over-mix as a smooth but thick consistency is desired).
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To assemble the Danish, spread 1 1/2 tbs. cream cheese mixture on full bottom of each English muffin half.
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Place the top half of each English muffin, on the bottom half.
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Fill the center hold with 2 1/2 tbs. apple filling and sprinkle each Danish with 1 tsp. walnuts and 1 tsp. raisins.
Recipe Notes
| Nutrition Information | Per Serving |
| Calories: | 190 |
| Total Fat: | 2.5g |
| Saturated Fat: | 0g |
| Trans Fat: | 0g |
| Cholesterol: | 0mg |
| Protein: | 6g |
| Carbohydrates: | 38g |
| Sodium: | 280mg |
| Fiber: | 2g |