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Cinnamon Sugared Doughnut Holes with Green Apple Compote
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Provided By:
Gail Simmons

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    • Chef Gail Simmons says that cinnamon is one of the most underutilized spices in the pantry - for this recipe, she rolls freshly fried doughnuts in a cinnamon-sugar mixture. the heat from the doughnuts releases the aroma and flavors of the cinnamon. Fearful of deep frying? A candy/deep fat fry thermometer takes the guesswork out of deep-frying so you'll have light, not greasy, doughnuts.

    Ingredients

    Serves:

      • 1 stick unsalted butter
      • 1/4 cup superfine sugar
      • 1/2 cup cold water
      • pinch kosher salt
      • 1 cup all-purpose flour
      • 4 medium eggs
      • 3/4 gallon peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying
      • 1 cup superfine sugar
      • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
      • FOR COMPOTE:
      • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
      • 6 large Golden Delicious apples
      • 2 tablespoons Calvados
      • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
      • 1/2 cup water
      • 1/3 cup superfine sugar
      • 1 vanilla bean, split in half and scraped
      • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Directions

    Prepare cinnamon sugar by combining sugar and cinnamon in a flat, rimmed dish and mix well with a fork.

    Prepare dough by combining butter, sugar, salt and water in a medium saucepan and set over high heat. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and dump in the flour all at once. Using a wooden spoon stir well until the mixture comes together as a ball. Add eggs, 1 at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next - the dough should be nice and glossy when finished.

    To fry, heat oil in a heavy based pot (like a dutch oven) to 365 degrees F. Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop, carefully drop a few balls at a time into the oil. Work in batches so as to not overcrowd the pot. Cook until golden and puffy - about 6 minutes. Use a mesh strainer or slotted metal spoon to remove from oil and place directly onto dish of cinnamon sugar. Roll around to coat evenly all over. Serve doughnuts warm with apple compote.

    FOR GREEN APPLE COMPOTE:

    1. Peel apples, remove core and cut into a small 1/2 inch cubes. Set a large sauté pan over high heat and add butter and apple cubes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes so you get a little color on the apple. Remove pan from heat and carefully add Calvados (be careful as it may flare up if you are using an open gas flame i.e. flambé).

    Return the pan to the heat and add remaining ingredients. Cook for 8-10 minutes until apples are very tender. Remove from heat and refrigerate for up to 3 days if not using immediately. Serve warm or room temperature with cinnamon sugared doughnuts

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    Nanci

    I made donuts with refrigerated biscuits as a treat on snow days when my kids were young. They were my "go to" treat. I just cut them in half, fried them and coated some with confectioners sugar and the rest with cinnamon and sugar.

    December 22 2010 at 4:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    maduck11111

    I have used this resipe before to make the dougnut holes but, about 15 years ago I ran across my grandmothers recipe and she used 1/2 and 1/2 instead of water.I find them to be better texture and flavor.The also will hold together if you drop to much

    December 22 2010 at 4:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    lizhait99

    I made the apple compote part of this recipe over the weekend and it turned out great and received rave reviews. I will try to make the doughnuts soon too

    October 18 2010 at 12:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    mfriedmanmcg

    trick/easy recipe (beignets).. buy refrig. bisquits- separate each.. flatten and cut in half.. heat veg. oil in deep saucepan.. need less than one inch - enough to float. cook til golden..flip cook same..remove and shake in bag of confec. sugar yum

    September 12 2010 at 2:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    Mallory

    yum!! very good. loved it. i only used the doughnut holes, no apples. very delicious

    September 12 2010 at 1:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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    juapatkin

    What kind of flour did you use? Plain or selfrising?

    September 12 2010 at 2:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    Paula

    opaknoppel , it clearly states 1 cup flour.

    September 12 2010 at 9:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    opaknoppel

    I thank you for your email, however the recipe for the cinnamon sugar covered doughnut holes is exactly the same as before: no measurement for the flour.It is not even mentioned in the ingredients period.

    April 08 2010 at 3:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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