Apple Kringle with Vanilla Glaze A Delicious Dessert Treat
Author:lilie
Total Time:1 hour 45 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Description
Indulge in Apple Kringle with Vanilla Glaze an irresistible dessert treat that delivers cozy sweetness and a crowdpleasing wow factor Ideal for dessert
Ingredients
All-purpose flour — 2 1/2 cups (plus extra for dusting)
Granulated sugar — 1/4 cup
Active dry yeast — 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
Warm milk — 1/2 cup
Unsalted butter — 3 tablespoons melted
Egg — 1 large
Salt — 1/4 teaspoon
Apples — 3 medium, peeled and diced
Lemon juice — 1 tablespoon
Brown sugar — 2 tablespoons
Ground cinnamon — 1 teaspoon
Ground nutmeg — 1/4 teaspoon
Cornstarch — 2 tablespoons
Powdered sugar — 1 cup
Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
Milk — 2–3 tablespoons
Instructions
Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, warm the milk to about 105–110°F, whisk in a pinch of sugar, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg and melted butter. Add the foamy yeast mixture and combine with the flour mixture until a dough forms.
Knead and rest: Knead on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes (or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–7 minutes) until the dough is smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the apple filling: In a skillet over medium heat, melt a little butter and add the apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until apples begin to soften and the mixture thickens slightly, about 7–9 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch and cook 1 minute more. Let cool completely.
Roll and assemble: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12×9-inch rectangle. Brush with a thin layer of melted butter (or leave as-is if you prefer a lighter dough). Spoon the cooled apple filling along the center third of the rectangle. Fold the two outer thirds over the filling to meet in the center, sealing the edges. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and shape into an oval or a curled, rustic ring by twisting ends and pinching to seal.
Second rise and bake: Cover loosely and let rise 25–40 minutes while the oven preheats to 350°F (175°C). The pastry should look puffy and slightly domed. Bake 25–30 minutes until the crust is deep golden and the apples are tender inside the pastry.
Glaze: While the cake cools slightly, whisk the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and pourable. Drizzle the glaze over the warm kringle, allowing it to set for a few minutes before slicing.
Finish and serve: Let the kringle rest 10 minutes before slicing. The first bite should reveal a flaky crust, a warm apple center, and a creamy vanilla glaze that lingers on the palate.
Notes
A cozy Apple Kringle with a spiced apple filling and a silky vanilla glaze. Flaky, tender pastry wrapped around apples, finished with a glossy vanilla glaze—a comforting weekend bake.
