Tiana's Beignets

One of my favorite movies is "The Princess and the Frog"! I love the storyline and the characters. Not to mention, Tiana can sing, dance, and cook! We're basically the same person.

Last Christmas, my brother got me a book full of recipes from the greatest Disney movies. When I came across the beignet recipe I was so excited, but I knew that I wanted to put my own spin on it. With it being spooky season, or more importantly fall, I had to add a little spice. Apple Pie Spice! Below you'll find the recipe for apple pie spice beignets. Bake, create, and enjoy!

To Start:

The ingredients that you will need are:

Beignets:

• 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed

• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, warmed • 3 tsp rapid rise yeast

•1/4 cup granulated sugar • 4 1/2 cups flour

•1/2 tsp baking soda

•1/4 tsp salt

•2 tsp ground cinnamon

•1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

•1 tsp ground nutmeg

•1/2 tsp ground allspice

•1/2 tsp ground cloves

•Canola oil, for frying

•Powdered sugar, for dusting

•Honey and/or caramel, for drizzling on the top

Apple Compote:

• 3 apples, peeled and finely chopped

• 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• Apple Pie Spice

• Allspice

• Cinnamon

• Brown Sugar

• Nutmeg

• Clove

• Ginger

• 1/4 cup butter

* I didn't measure the spices. I added them as desired.

Part 1: Beignet Dough Prep

1. In the bowl use a mixer add the warmed whole milk and buttermilk

2. Stir in yeast and sugar

3. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes or until yeast becomes bubbly. (During this time I peeled my apples)

4. In the same mixing bowl, add in the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Mix on low with the mixer.

5. Using your hands, knead the dough until everything is spread evenly. Form into a ball

6. Cover and let rise for an hour.

Part 2: The Compote

1. Mix apples, lemon juice, vanilla, and spices in a small bowl.

2. Using a small pan, melt 1/2 of the butter and spread around the pan.

3. Add in apple mixture and place the other 1/2 of butter on top.

4. Leave mixture on medium heat for 5-7 minutes and stir.

5. Leave on low heat for 5 minutes, then take off to cool.

Part 3: Finishing the Beignets

1. On a floured surface, place the dough and roll out until 1/2 an inch thick.

2. Heat oil in a large pan on high heat for about 10 minutes or until 350 degrees Fahrenheit

3. Place batches of cut dough in hot oil on side one

4. Using a large spoon, flip over to side two

5. When both sides are golden brown, remove and transfer to a paper towel lined tray.

6. Let cool

Part 4: Adding the Extras

1. Create a piping tool using a decorating tip and large Ziploc bag

2. Use a knife to slit holes into the sides of your beignets.

3. Place a decent amount of apple compote into the Ziploc bag

4. Place tip of piping tool into the slit of beignet and squeeze until 3/4 of the way full.

5. Once done filling all beignets, dust with powder sugar and drizzle honey/caramel on top!

Part 5: EAT! EAT! EAT!

Don't forget to leave me a review and tag me in your pictures! I'm so excited to see how your beignets turn out!