Description
Warm, flaky pastry filled with tender apples, cinnamon, and a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 4 cups peeled and diced apples (about 3 medium)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in warm milk. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the melted butter, remaining sugar, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Apple Filling: While the dough is rising, prepare the apple filling. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the mixture has thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Kringle: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
- Spread the apple filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
- Starting from one of the long sides, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Transfer the log to the prepared baking sheet. Shape the log into an oval or ring shape, pinching the ends together to form a circle. If needed, slice through the dough almost all the way through at 1-inch intervals to make shaping easier.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Vanilla Glaze: While the kringle is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm kringle. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Apple Selection: Use firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
- Spice Tip: Toast your spices lightly in a dry pan for a richer, more aromatic flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: apple kringle, apple pastry, vanilla glaze, apple dessert, cozy baking
