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Buttery Apple Kringle – The Coziest Fall Pastry to Bake

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A buttery, flaky apple kringle filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for cozy breakfasts and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Pastry Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

  • ¾ cup sour cream

Apple Filling:

  • 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and chopped

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Vanilla Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1½–2 tbsp milk or cream

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in sour cream. Divide into two disks, wrap, and chill 1 hour.

  • Cook apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat for 5–7 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Roll out dough into a 10×14″ rectangle. Place apple filling in center. Fold sides over and seal.

  • Shape into an oval or horseshoe. Chill 15 minutes.

  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown.

  • Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm kringle.

  • Let glaze set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Make dough ahead and chill or freeze.

  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

  • Add dried cranberries or nuts for variation.

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