Description
Wisconsin Apple Kringle is a delightful pastry that captures the essence of autumn with its flaky crust and luscious apple filling. Infused with warm cinnamon and topped with a sweet glaze, this treat is perfect for brunch or dessert. Its beautiful presentation makes it an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering, ensuring smiles all around. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dish at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups fresh apples (peeled and sliced; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Mix in sour cream until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Roll Out the Dough: Divide dough into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Add Filling: Spoon half of the apple mixture down the center of each rectangle. Fold sides over filling and seal seams.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place kringles on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk together; drizzle over cooled kringles before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg