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In a large pot over medium heat, stir together 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, the butter and salt, and bring to a simmer.
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In the meantime, preheat a deep fryer to 360 degrees F. Alternatively you can use a large heavy-bottomed pot with enough oil to come 3 inches up the sides.
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In a large bowl stir together the remaining 1 cup sugar with the cinnamon and set aside.
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When the dough mixture in the pot reaches a simmer, dump in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to incorporate and remove lumps, about 1 minute.
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Remove the flour mixture from the heat and scrape into a heat-proof bowl.
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Add in the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until fully incorporated.
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Spoon the batter into a pastry bag or a plastic resealable bag fitted with a star tip and carefully pipe the dough into the heated oil, forming 6-inch strips.
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Fry in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot, for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once as the underside browns.
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Remove with a spider or slotted spoon and drain on paper-towel-lined sheet tray or plate.
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Repeat for the remaining churro batter.
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Gently add the hot churros to the bowl of cinnamon sugar, tossing to coat.
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Serve the churros with Tequila Infused Chocolate Ganache, Lavender Infused Cajeta, Strawberry Dipping Sauce and an assortments of nuts, strawberries and apple slices.
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Place the chocolate into a medium stainless-steel bowl.
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In a saucepot, combine the cream, orange liqueur, tequila, nutmeg and cinnamon stick.
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Heat the mixture over medium heat.
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Bring just to a boil, then remove from the heat.
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Remove the cinnamon stick, and then pour over the chocolate and whisk until smooth.
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Serve immediately.
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Combine the cream and lavender in a small saucepot and heat over medium heat.
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As soon as the cream comes to a boil remove from the heat and stir in the cajeta until it has been evenly incorporated.
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Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.
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Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
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Serve immediately.
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Combine the condensed milk and cream into a medium bowl.
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Whisk until evenly incorporated.
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Fold in the strawberries.
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Serve immediately.
