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For the batter: Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and allspice in a plastic container with a lid.
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Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the sugar mixture, and then whisk to combine.
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Cut the leftover vanilla pod pieces into small sections and bury in the sugar.
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Close the lid and shake a few times.
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Leave the vanilla sugar mixture overnight to enhance the flavor.
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Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
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In a large liquid measuring cup, mix the buttermilk, heavy cream, and oil.
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Crack the eggs and separate the whites into a medium bowl and deposit the yolks into the buttermilk mixture.
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Using a whisk, whip the egg whites until soft peaks begin to form.
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Add 2 tablespoons of the vanilla sugar and continue whisking until soft peaks form.
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Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until it is just mixed (the batter should be slightly lumpy).
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Using a spatula, slowly fold in the whipped egg whites until just incorporated.
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Place the batter in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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For the apple dipping sauce: Boil the draft cider and brown sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
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Stir in the cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg and whisk until combined.
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Add the diced apples and simmer until the apples are cooked through.
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For the whipped cream: Whip the cream in a small bowl with a hand mixer, and add the honey and nutmeg.
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When the cream begins to set, add the mascarpone and continue mixing until whipped.
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Heat up the aebleskiver pan or waffle iron, if using, over medium heat.
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Brush each slot in the pan with vegetable oil, and then add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the batter.
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Add some diced apples to the top of each slot.
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When the mixture begins to bubble, use a chopstick to turn the dough ball 1/4 turn.
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Continue with the 1/4 turns until the dough is cooked through.
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Remove from the pan into a bowl of cinnamon-sugar and toss to coat.
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Serve with the apple pie dipping sauce topped with the whipped cream.
