French Apple Beignets (Dairy & Nut-Free)
Light and fluffy apple beignets, a classic French pastry, made safe for those with dairy and nut allergies. These are best served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 3 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
- to taste Powdered sugar, for dusting
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2In a separate bowl, combine the applesauce and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 3Gently fold in the diced apples.
- 4Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 175°C.
- 5Drop spoonfuls of the apple mixture into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
- 6Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7Remove the beignets with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Substitutions
Milk → Unsweetened applesauce
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