APPLE CIDER BEIGNETS WITH BUTTER-RUM CARAMEL SAUCE

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Apple Cider Beignets with Butter-Rum Caramel Sauce image

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Milk/Cream     Rum     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Fry     Vegetarian     Apple     Fall     Winter     Pastry     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (dessert) servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For sauce:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup dark rum
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream
For beignets:
About 8 cups vegetable oil, divided
2 Golden Delicious apples
1 3/4 cups self-rising cake flour, divided
1 large egg
3/4 cup sparkling apple cider
Confectioners sugar for dusting
Equipment:
a deep-fat thermometer; a 1-inch round cookie cutter or a melon-ball cutter

Steps:

  • Make sauce:
  • Heat sugar in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring with a fork to heat sugar evenly, until it starts to melt, then stop stirring and cook, swirling skillet occasionally so sugar melts evenly, until it is dark amber. Stir in butter, water, rum, vinegar, and a pinch of salt (caramel will harden and steam vigorously) and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramel has dissolved. Add cream and bring to a boil, stirring, then remove from heat. Cool to warm.
  • Make beignets:
  • Preheat oven to 250°F with rack in middle. Set a cooling rack in a large shallow baking pan.
  • Heat 2 inches oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat to 375°F.
  • Meanwhile, peel apples and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut out core with cutter, then pat apple rings dry.
  • Put 1 1/4 cups flour in a large shallow bowl and make a well in center. Beat egg in a small bowl with a fork, then stir in cider and 1 tablespoon oil and pour into well. Stir with fork until a lumpy batter forms.
  • Working in batches of 3 or 4, dredge apple rings in remaining 1/2 cup flour, shaking off excess, then dip in batter to coat, letting excess drip off, and fry, gently turning over once with a slotted spoon, until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes total per batch. Transfer to rack and keep warm in oven. Return oil to 375°F between batches.
  • Just before serving, dust warm beignets with confectioners sugar. Stir sauce, then serve on the side.

Points de bases Koko
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Beignets are one of my favorite treats, and these apple cider beignets are some of the best I've ever had.


Stephen Hamilton
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These beignets are a bit more dense than I expected, but they're still very good. The caramel sauce is the perfect complement.


Sharon Burrow
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I'm not a huge fan of beignets, but these apple cider beignets are actually really good. The apple cider flavor is subtle, and the caramel sauce is to die for.


Jageshwar Ishar
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These beignets are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them with fresh fruit and whipped cream.


ali maxi
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I made these beignets for a party last weekend, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Alana Ludy
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Beignets!


MD Roki MD Roki
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These beignets are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


Pride Hlomai Hlomai
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beignets turned out flat and greasy. The caramel sauce was good, though.


Aliyan Nabi
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Beignets are one of my favorite treats, and these apple cider beignets are some of the best I've ever had.


Rayan Almjali
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These beignets are a bit more dense than I expected, but they're still very good. The caramel sauce is the perfect complement.


fazeel ahmed
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I was a bit skeptical about the apple cider flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised. These beignets are delicious! The caramel sauce is also amazing.


69prettyeyes
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Beignets are always a good idea, and these apple cider beignets are no exception. They're light, fluffy, and full of flavor.


Amour Ally
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I'm not a huge fan of beignets, but these were actually really good. The apple cider flavor is subtle, and the caramel sauce is to die for.


Mathias Kwami Sosu
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These beignets are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them with fresh fruit and whipped cream.


Dharshanie Singh
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The caramel sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the beignets themselves are delicious.


Ram Krishna mahato
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I've made these beignets several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're a great way to use up leftover apple cider.


Jamuna Cdy
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These apple cider beignets were a hit at my brunch party! They were so light and fluffy, and the butter rum caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.