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Wisconsin Apple Kringle Recipe

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A classic Wisconsin Apple Kringle with flaky buttery pastry filled with spiced apple pie filling, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 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

Filling

  • 2 oz apple pie filling
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp water

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake: Brush with a bit of egg wash (optional) and bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown and flaky. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Add Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and water until smooth. Drizzle over cooled Kringle and let set before slicing.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is cold for flaky pastry texture.
  • Refrigerating the dough helps with easier rolling and better texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the edges when sealing to ensure the filling does not leak.
  • Let the glaze set fully before slicing to avoid mess.
  • Apple pie filling can be substituted with fresh apples cooked down with cinnamon and sugar.

Find it online: https://sweetworldtastes.com/wisconsin-apple-kringle-recipe/