Description
This Apple Cinnamon Kringle is a cozy, bakery-style pastry filled with tart apples, warm cinnamon spice, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or anytime you want a comforting treat that feels both homemade and special.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
2–3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced (or a mix of tart and sweet apples)
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Dough:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
All-purpose flour, for dusting
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
Chopped pecans or walnuts
Caramel drizzle
Coarse sugar
Instructions
Prepare the filling: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook 6–8 minutes, until softened and syrupy. Cool slightly.
Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll thawed puff pastry into a 12×16-inch rectangle. Trim edges if needed.
Add filling: Spoon apple mixture down the center, leaving 2 inches on each side. Cut diagonal strips along both edges.
Shape the kringle: Fold strips over filling, alternating sides to create a braid. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into an oval or keep as a braid.
Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, until puffed and golden. Cool 10 minutes.
Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled kringle. Add toppings if desired.
Notes
For a shortcut, you can use canned apple pie filling instead of homemade.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5–7 minutes to restore flakiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ kringle)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Apple kringle, apple cinnamon pastry, apple brunch recipe, apple dessert
