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Wisconsin Apple Kringle Recipe

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This Wisconsin Apple Kringle is a classic Scandinavian-inspired pastry featuring a flaky, buttery dough filled with spiced apple pie filling, folded into a distinctive oval shape, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. It’s an indulgent dessert perfect for breakfast or a special treat.

Ingredients

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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
  • 2–3 tsp water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, water, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy to activate the yeast.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt, and granulated sugar. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Add the yeast mixture and the egg to the flour mixture. Stir gently just until the dough comes together, being careful not to overmix which could toughen the pastry.
  4. Chill the Dough: Form the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up and rest.
  5. Shape the Kringle: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a large rectangle. Spread the apple pie filling down the center lengthwise and sprinkle the ground cardamom evenly over the filling.
  6. Fold and Seal: Fold the dough over the filling lengthwise, pinching the edges to seal the apple filling inside. Shape the dough into an oval or horseshoe form and transfer it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake: Optionally brush the dough lightly with egg wash for a shiny finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes until the kringle is golden brown and flaky. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Prepare and Add Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 to 3 teaspoons of water until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled kringle and let it set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use cold butter to achieve a flaky pastry texture.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep it tender.
  • Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate yeast.
  • Let the kringle cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • Apple pie filling can be substituted with fresh diced apples mixed with sugar and cinnamon if preferred.

Keywords: Wisconsin Kringle, Apple Kringle, Apple pastry, Flaky apple dessert, Scandinavian pastry

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