Danish Pastry Apple Bars

Ingredients

• 1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 2 large apples, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Roll out puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface. Place the dough in the prepared baking dish. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread the apple mixture over the pastry.
4. Cut the butter into small pieces and distribute over the top of the apple mixture.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and apples are bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• Danish pastry is believed to have originated in Austria in the 18th century.
• The traditional Danish pastry is made with a yeast-leavened dough.
• Danish pastry is often filled with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients.