Apple Bear Claw Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• ⅓ cup ice water (plus extra if needed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional for enhanced flavor)
• 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced
• Choose Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness
• ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract