Description
This Cozy Apple Kringle with Vanilla Glaze is a delightful, flaky pastry filled with a spiced apple mixture and topped with a sweet vanilla drizzle. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or an indulgent dessert, this recipe combines tender dough, crisp apples, cinnamon, and pecans for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk, heated to 110°F
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Apple Filling
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sea salt, and sugar to combine the dry components evenly.
- Activate Yeast: In another bowl, combine the active dry yeast with the warmed milk (110°F) and let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly and activated.
- Prepare Dough: Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla essence to the yeast mixture, then blend this wet mix into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for approximately 5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm environment for about one hour or until it doubles in size.
- Make Apple Filling: While the dough rises, combine the chopped apples, ground cinnamon, light brown sugar, and pecans (if using) in a bowl; set aside to develop flavors.
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- Roll Dough: After rising, gently deflate the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Add Filling: Spread the apple mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to seal the kringle.
- Shape Kringle: Roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other to form a log, then twist the log into a circular ring shape and pinch the ends together to seal.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the twisted dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create Decorative Cuts: Use kitchen scissors to make cuts about every 2 inches along the outer edge of the circle, then gently pull each cut piece outward to form decorative twists.
- Bake: Bake the kringle in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the pastry turns golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the kringle cool for a few minutes to set.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla essence until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze: Drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over the warm kringle just before serving to add sweetness and a beautiful finish.
Notes
- You can omit pecans to make the kringle nut-free if desired.
- Ensure the milk is warmed to about 110°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors carefully to create even cuts on the dough for a decorative finish.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Store leftovers wrapped in foil or plastic wrap to keep the pastry fresh for up to 2 days.
