Description
This Wisconsin Apple Kringle recipe combines buttery, flaky pastry with a warm, spiced apple filling and a sweet vanilla glaze. It’s a perfect treat for cozy mornings, holidays, or anytime you want a comforting homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup whole milk, warm
- 1/4 cup water, warm
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups apple pie filling
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp water (for glaze)
- 1 beaten egg (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, water, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the yeast mixture and egg to the flour mixture and gently mix until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
- Spread the apple pie filling down the center of the dough and sprinkle with cardamom.
- Fold the sides of the dough lengthwise over the filling and pinch edges to seal. Shape into an oval or horseshoe on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Optional: Brush the top of the kringle with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough water to create a pourable glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled kringle and let it set before slicing.
Notes
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unglazed kringle for up to 2 months; glaze after reheating.
- Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes or microwave individual slices briefly.
- Use store-bought or homemade apple pie filling depending on preference.
- Seal edges well to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
