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Pineapple Peach Danish are packed with fruity flavors.
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Pineapple Peach Danish are packed with fruity flavors.
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Pineapple Peach DanishNeed I say more?

Here’s the recipe:INGREDIENTS1 cup warm coconut water

2 tablespoons sugar1 envelope dry yeast

2 cups flour1 cup crushed pineapple, drained very well

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt2 peaches2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup coconut1 egg, beatenINSTRUCTIONS

Add warm coconut water and sugar to a large bowl, whisking well. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 10 minutes, until starting to form a froth on top. Add flour, pineapple, butter and salt, stirring with a sturdy wooden spoon until it starts to leave the side of the bowl. You can also use an electric mixer with a hook attachment as well. Cover with a dry towel and let rise in a warm spot for one hour, or until about double in bulk.

Meanwhile, peel, pit and cube peaches to about 1/2-inch wide, yielding about 11/4 cups total. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and cornstarch until smooth; set aside.

In a small saucepan, add orange juice and bring to a boil over medium heat. Whisk in the lemon juice mixture. It will immediately thicken. Remove from heat and fold in the cubed peach. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until needed.

Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Empty dough onto heavily floured work surface. Knead for a minute or so, until it comes together without being sticky. Divide into 6 equal sized dough balls. Place each dough ball onto a dry sheet pan. With the bottom of a glass that is smaller than the dough ball, firmly press down, creating a “well” in each dough ball. Stir the peach mixture and evenly divide among the six wells. Brush outer, top edges with beaten egg and sprinkle coconut over each. Bake 40-42 minutes, or until nicely browned. Remove from oven to cool slightly before transferring to a platter to serve warm or cool completely.