"Take beignets to the next level with the addition of apple cider and fragrant apple pie spice. The caramel dipping sauce gives this dish a double dose of apple cider for maximum fall flavor. The recipe yields enough for a crowd, so serve these as part of an autumn brunch spread for all of your family and friends...."
INGREDIENTS
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1½ cups apple cider
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1 cup lukewarm water
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 .25-ounce package of active dry yeast
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2 large eggs
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1½ teaspoons kosher salt
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1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons apple pie spice, divided
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1 cup evaporated milk
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¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
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7 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
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Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
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½ cup powdered sugar
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4 quarts canola oil
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2 cups apple cider
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, cubed
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt