Apple Beignets Recipe

Name: Apple Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2- inch thick; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup Calvados, plus 2 tablespoons; 1 cup flour, sifted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 -ounce yeast; 3/8 cup flat beer; 3/8 cup apple juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Half an egg white, stiffly beaten; Oil for deep frying; Confectioners' sugar for dredging; 1 pound canned apricot halves; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup Slivovitz; Grated rind of half an orange; 3/8 cup cream; 1 egg yolk

Servings: persons

4 small apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2- inch thick
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup Calvados, plus 2 tablespoons
1 cup flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 -ounce yeast
3/8 cup flat beer
3/8 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Half an egg white, stiffly beaten
Oil for deep frying
Confectioners' sugar for dredging
1 pound canned apricot halves
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup Slivovitz
Grated rind of half an orange
3/8 cup cream
1 egg yolk

1
Place apple slices in a bowl.
2
Sprinkle with sugar and 1/4 cup Calvados and allow to macerate 15 minutes.
3
Make batter by placing sifted flour and salt into a warm bowl.
4
Make a well in the center of the flour.
5
Add the yeast, beer, apple juice and olive oil.
6
Combine to form a smooth batter.
7
Cover the bowl and allow the mixture to stand 4 hours.
8
After this period add a little more beer if necessary and fold in the half egg white stiffly beaten.
9
Heat oil for deep frying.
10
Place macerated apple slices into a small frying basket and then place this basket into the batter.
11
Allow all the apple slices to become well coated in the batter.
12
Drain and then place into the hot oil.
13
Fry the beignets for 3 minutes, or until batter is crisp and golden, drain and dredge in confectioner's sugar and serve accompanied by the apricot sauce.
14
Apricot Sauce: Place apricots into a pan on high heat.
15
Add the butter and allow to melt.
16
Flavor with cinnamon.
17
Pour in Slivovitz and light.
18
When flames have almost died down, add the remaining 2 tablespoons Calvados.
19
Add the grated rind of half an orange, and then stir in the cream.
20
Puree in blender and then pour mixture back into the pan and heat.
21
Whisk in the egg yolk and then place sauce into sauceboat.
22
Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 small apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2- inch thick, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup Calvados, plus 2 tablespoons, 1 cup flour, sifted, and more.

Yes, Apple Beignets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Beignets

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