Description
A delightful pastry combining the sweetness of apples with a rich, creamy vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
- 3 cups tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough forms. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- While the dough chills, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, and melted butter in a bowl. Toss until the apples are well coated. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space around the edges for folding.
- Spread the apple filling down the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches on each side. Cut slits about 1 inch apart along the sides of the dough, from the edge to the filling. Fold the strips of dough over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided effect. Carefully lift and shape the braided pastry into a ring, pinching the ends together to seal. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let it cool slightly before glazing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to three months.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes if frozen.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Apple Kringle, Vanilla Glaze, Pastry, Dessert, Breakfast