Description
This Apple Kringle with Vanilla Glaze is a flaky, buttery pastry filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful dessert, this classic Scandinavian-inspired treat combines tender apple slices with a rich, tender dough, finished with a sweet, glossy glaze.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, beaten
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar to ensure they are evenly combined, forming the base for the dough.
- Cut in Butter: Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs, which helps create a flaky texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the dough just begins to come together, forming a rough dough.
- Chill Dough: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This rest time firms the dough and makes it easier to handle.
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rectangle approximately 12 by 16 inches to prepare for filling.
- Arrange Apples: Lay the thinly sliced apples down the center of the dough, leaving about a 2-inch border on all sides to allow for folding.
- Add Sugar and Cinnamon: Mix the brown sugar with cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the apples to add sweetness and spice.
- Fold Dough: Fold the short sides of the dough over the apple filling first, then fold the long sides to overlap slightly and fully encase the apples.
- Egg Wash: Place the kringle seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush the top with the beaten egg to enable a golden, shiny crust.
- Bake: Bake the kringle in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the apples inside are tender.
- Cool: Remove the kringle from the oven and allow it to cool slightly on a wire rack, making it easier to handle and slice.
- Make Glaze: While the kringle cools, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create a creamy vanilla glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the kringle before serving to add a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness.
- You can prepare the dough a day ahead and keep it chilled until ready to use.
- If you prefer a crispier glaze, allow the kringle to cool completely before glazing.
- This pastry freezes well either before or after baking; thaw completely before serving.
