Any Downton Abbey fans out there? Don’t worry! You won’t find any spoilers here. I would never dream of ruining it for you all who have just started watching. Sadly I can’t say the same for others. Spoilers are the worst. THE. WORST.
I was late to the Downton Abbey party. But 15 minutes into the very first episode found me on Amazon the next day purchasing Season 1 and 2 on DVD. Paul and I watched four episodes in one night. The rest were consumed in a matter of days. When we were finally caught up, it was torture waiting a week to find out what happens next.
The season 3 finale had me reeling and I still, 5 days later, haven’t quite recovered. I’m not joking! The last time a show affected me like this was in 1983 when The Thorn Birds was adapted as a Tv mini-series. To this day, it can bring me to tears like a drop of a hat. I’m such a sap!
So. Anyway. Being the emotional eater that I am, I’ve consumed my fair share of Oreo cookies this week. And I’ve made this Kringle three times. Granted, my friend Heidi confiscated the second one, so what choice did I have?
Easy Pecan Kringle
Makes 6 slices
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 refrigerated pie crust (from a 15 ounce Pillsbury box)
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray; set aside.
Lightly flour a cutting board and place the crust on it.
In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the butter, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spread the mixture over half of the pie crust, about 3/4 of an inch away from the edge. Brush the edge with a little bit of water. Fold pie crust over filling. (You will now have a half moon shape.) Press edge with fork tines to seal. Prick top of crust with a fork a few times. Transfer to the baking sheet.
Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
In the meantime, make the glaze. In small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla and the milk to create a desired drizzling consistency (add more milk if it’s too thick, more powdered sugar if it’s too loose.)
Remove Kringle from oven, and while still warm, gently spread on the glaze. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before cutting or it could begin to crumble.
Note: I highly recommend doubling the recipe and using the second pie crust, because this won’t last long!
(slightly adapted from My Homemade Life)
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This sounds AMAZING. I have issues with the filling in pecan pie, so this would be absolutely perfect!
This recipe was fantastic! I am, however, glad I did not make two as I would have consumed them BOTH. I added a sprinkle of a cardamon/nutmeg/sugar mixture I recently bought just because I have been putting it in everything but the recipe would have been great just as is. Thank you for sharing this.
Made this tonight and am GLAD I didn’t make two because I really would have eaten both. This is fantastic! I added a little cardamon/nutmeg/sugar mix I had bought just because I have been putting it in everything but it would have been outrageously good as written. Thanks for this recipe!
I made this tonight and it was the best thing I have made in a long time and so simple! I’m glad I didn’t take your advice and make two because they both would have been gone! Excellent!
Awesome!
I grew up with a incredible “swedish Kringle” that my mother would make, it was flaky, almonds and a orange juice glaze…sadly, I do not have her recipe, but ………..I still dream about it.
LOVE Kringle.
I’ve heard of kringle but never knew what it was really all about! And downton… argh I’m still behind. I think I need to rewatch the last episode I watched too because I was kind of distracted with fbf signup ha
You know I am a huge DA fan. I hate the fact that it’s over now and we have to wait so long for a new episode! I am the same way with Doc Martin. I have a thing for British TV. I am addicted I tell you! That Kringle looks like it will go perfect with a cup of tea! Cheerio!
I also was a Johnny-come-lately to Downtin Abbey. I didn’t start watching until the 2nd season but my daughter helped me catch up. She had season 1 on DVD. And I am now heart broken but will look forward to watching season 4. I am also looking forward to “Call The Midwife”‘s resumption. Anyone else watch it?
I may or may not still be crying myself to sleep every night post the season 3 finale. Seriously. I need one (or eight) of these kringles to get me through.
We’ll have to have a season 4 premier viewing party next season! I love to have someone else to talk about it with since Heidi’s not a fan
YES!
I know. I am not very happy with Downton Abbey right now.
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