Description
Wisconsin Apple Kringle is a delightful pastry that brings together flaky layers of dough with a warm, spiced apple filling, making it a perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or any special occasion. With its buttery texture and stunning presentation, this Scandinavian-inspired pastry is sure to impress family and friends. Easy to make and versatile enough for any time of day, the Wisconsin Apple Kringle combines comfort and elegance in one delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup whole milk, warm
- 2 oz apple pie filling
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tsp water (for glaze)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk, water, and yeast in a small bowl; let sit until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the yeast mixture and egg to the flour mixture; stir until just combined.
- Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out chilled dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread apple pie filling along the center of the dough rectangle; sprinkle with cardamom.
- Fold dough over filling lengthwise; seal edges and shape into an oval or horseshoe form on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown; cool completely on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water for glaze; drizzle over cooled Kringle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg