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Wisconsin Apple Kringle

Wisconsin Apple Kringle is a delicious pastry filled with spiced apples, wrapped in a buttery dough, and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups apples peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  6. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Prepare the Apple Filling
  1. In a large bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Set the filling aside to let the flavors combine.
Assemble the Kringle
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
  3. Spread the apple filling down the center of the rectangle.
  4. Fold the sides of the dough over the filling, pinching the seams to seal.
  5. Transfer the assembled kringle to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Kringle
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Glaze and Serve
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the warm kringle.
  3. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add nuts like walnuts or pecans to the apple filling. Serve with whipped cream for an extra treat!

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