Description
This Easy Wisconsin Apple Kringle Pastry is a flaky, buttery Scandinavian-inspired dessert filled with sweet cinnamon apples and topped with a light glaze. It’s an authentic yet simple recipe that delivers bakery-style results perfect for holidays, brunch, or cozy mornings.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup sour cream
For the Apple Filling:
2 cups apples, peeled and diced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in sour cream until dough forms.
4. Divide dough into two portions, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. In a saucepan, cook apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until softened and thickened. Let cool.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll one portion of dough into a rectangle.
8. Spread apple filling down the center.
9. Fold sides over filling and shape into an oval or ring.
10. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
11. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
12. Let cool slightly.
13. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over the pastry.
14. Slice and serve.
Notes
Keep butter cold for flaky layers.
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor.
Chill dough well before rolling to make handling easier.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.