Despite their name, Danishes aren't actually from Denmark, which is why you wouldn't hear a local ordering one by that name.

Pass through a sieve into a clean bowl. Cover the surface of the custard with cling film to prevent a skin forming. Leave to cool then place in fridge. For the apple filling, mix the orange juice ...

Typically pigeonholed into a small slot across the world, a Danish pastry seems synonymous with the custard-filled spandauer—a staple at breakfast buffets across the world. But a recent trip to ...