Description
Apple Kringle with Vanilla Glaze is a classic Danish-inspired dessert featuring flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with tender apple slices spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a luscious vanilla glaze, this versatile treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and is both simple to make and elegantly impressive.
Ingredients
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Pastry
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Apple Filling
- 4 cups fresh apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (or dairy-free alternative such as almond, oat, or coconut milk)
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: Peel, core, and thinly slice your apples. In a mixing bowl, toss them with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, lemon juice, and melted butter until each slice is evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Roll out the puff pastry: Thaw your puff pastry sheets according to package instructions, then roll them out into a rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface to form the base that holds the filling.
- Add the filling and shape the kringle: Spread the apple filling evenly over the pastry rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Carefully roll up the pastry from one long edge to the other and gently shape it into an oval or ring, pinching the ends to seal.
- Bake until golden: Place your shaped kringle onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the surface with egg wash for a golden, glossy crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Make the vanilla glaze: While the kringle bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Glaze and serve: Once the kringle has cooled slightly, drizzle the vanilla glaze generously over the top. Let the glaze set a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter and puff pastry to ensure the flakiest layers.
- Do not overfill to prevent pastry breakage or leaking during baking.
- Slice apples evenly for uniform cooking and texture.
- Allow kringle to cool slightly before adding glaze to prevent melting.
- Apply egg wash lightly to avoid pooling and burning in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Apple Kringle, Danish pastry, Vanilla glaze, Apple dessert, Puff pastry dessert, Spiced apple dessert
