Description
Create a Cozy Apple Kringle with Vanilla Glaze, featuring flaky, buttery pastry filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a sweet vanilla drizzle. This easy recipe delivers bakery-quality results for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Apple Filling:
- 2 large firm apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- For the Kringle:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- For the Vanilla Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour. Toss gently to coat the apple slices evenly.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Roll it slightly if needed to create a rectangular shape.
- Assemble the kringle: Spread the apple filling evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a border of about 1 inch on all sides.
- Shape the kringle: Fold the longer sides of the pastry over the filling. Then, gently roll the pastry from one of the shorter ends to form a log shape. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Transfer and chill: Place the assembled kringle seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat and egg wash: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the top and sides of the kringle generously with the egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Prepare the vanilla glaze: While the kringle bakes or cools slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or cream), and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Glaze and serve: Once the kringle has cooled slightly, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For best results, use firm apples that hold their shape during baking.
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold when you begin assembling for optimal flakiness.
- Drain any excess liquid from the apple filling before adding it to the pastry to prevent sogginess.
- Chill the assembled kringle before baking to help it hold its shape.
- Drizzle the glaze when the kringle is warm, not hot, for a beautiful coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 25g
- Sodium: Approximately 200mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40mg