Description
Apple Kringle is a traditional Danish pastry filled with sweet spiced apples and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this flaky and aromatic treat will become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 medium-sized apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add cold water and gently mix to form dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spoon apple mixture down the center. Cut 1-inch diagonal slits on each side of dough. Fold over to create a braided effect and seal the ends.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled Kringle.
- Let glaze set before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use chilled butter and don’t overwork the dough for maximum flakiness. You can customize with different fruits or nuts for variation. Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to a week.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple kringle, vanilla glaze, Danish pastry, apple dessert