Description
A yeast-based pastry filled with cinnamon sugar and apples, like a wreath of cinnamon buns.
Ingredients
1 cup milk (lukewarm)
2 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp cardamom seeds
1/2 cup granulated sugar
9 tbsp butter (room temperature)
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2–3 apples
1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp milk
1 egg
6 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk.
2. Grind cardamom seeds and mix with sugar and milk.
3. Add butter and half of the flour; mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add remaining flour and salt; knead for 10 minutes.
5. Let dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
6. Peel and chop apples; mix with butter, sugars, cinnamon, cornstarch, and milk.
7. Roll dough into a large square and spread filling.
8. Roll up and form into a circle on a baking sheet.
9. Cut slits, twist sections alternately, and let rise for 30 minutes.
10. Preheat oven to 390°F; brush kringle with egg wash.
11. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
12. Mix powdered sugar with water; drizzle over baked kringle.
Notes
Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for best flavor.
Freshly ground cardamom adds a rich aroma.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Danish, Norwegian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg