Wisconsin Apple Kringle: Try This Easy Delicious Recipe!
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Wisconsin Apple Kringle is a delicious pastry made with a buttery dough and filled with sweet apple pie filling, topped with a sweet glaze.
- Author: Alex Lee
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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 tsp water
- 1 egg
- 2 oz apple pie filling
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tsp water (for glaze)
- Prepare the Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, water, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the yeast mixture and egg. Stir just until dough comes together—do not overmix.
- Form into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Shape the Kringle: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out chilled dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread apple pie filling down the center and sprinkle with cardamom.
- Fold the dough over the filling lengthwise, sealing the edges. Shape into an oval or horseshoe form and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with a bit of egg wash (optional) and bake for 22–25 minutes, until golden brown and flaky. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Add Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and water until smooth. Drizzle over cooled Kringle and let set before slicing.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly for easier handling and flakier layers.
- Use high-quality apple pie filling or homemade for best flavor.
- Cardamom adds a Scandinavian touch—adjust or omit based on preference.
- Store leftover Kringle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg