These Apple Cider Crullers Are Perfect For Fall | Recipe Drop | Food52

apple cider

🥗Healthier: unsweetened apple juice

💰Cheaper: water + apple extract

Apple juice provides a similar flavor with less sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

five spice powder

🥗Healthier: cinnamon + nutmeg

💰Cheaper: pumpkin pie spice

Cinnamon and nutmeg mimic the warm flavors of five spice.

Start by reducing 2 cups of apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes until it reduces to half.

Add 1 stick of butter to the reduced cider and let it melt.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt into the melted butter and cider mixture.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and Chinese five spice to the mixture.

With the heat on low, gradually add all-purpose flour to the mixture and stir vigorously until it resembles a dough that leaves a film on the bottom of the saucepan.

Let the mixture cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.

Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer and spread it out to cool for about 5 minutes.

Add 4 whole eggs and 1 egg white to the mixture, mixing until fully combined before adding more eggs.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and check the consistency of the dough; it should be smooth and slightly loose.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about an hour to firm it up before frying.

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