Caramel Spiced Apple Churros (Printable Version)
Crispy churros meet spiced apple and rich caramel—an irresistible fusion of sweetness and warmth.
# What You'll Need:
→ Churros
01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 medium apple, peeled and finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
11 - 2 large eggs
→ For Frying
12 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying
→ Spiced Sugar Coating
13 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Caramel Sauce
16 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
17 - 2 tablespoons water
18 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
19 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
20 - Pinch of sea salt
21 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
02 - Stir in vanilla extract and finely grated apple. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until apple softens slightly.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the saucepan. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the saucepan sides, about 2 minutes.
04 - Remove saucepan from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until dough is smooth and glossy.
05 - Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
06 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pot and heat to 350°F.
07 - Pipe 5-inch churro strips directly into the hot oil, cutting each with scissors. Fry 4 to 5 strips per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Remove churros using a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. While still warm, roll churros in spiced sugar coating until evenly coated.
09 - Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until the mixture turns deep amber, 5 to 7 minutes.
10 - Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in unsalted butter, followed by heavy cream, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Continue to stir until the sauce is smooth.
11 - Arrange warm churros with caramel sauce on the side for dipping and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses simple pantry and fridge staples
- Tastes just like an autumn fair or festival
- Rich homemade caramel sauce for dipping
- Stays crisp with just the right softness inside
02 -
- High fiber from apples and moderate protein from eggs
- Churros are best eaten fresh but can be reheated in a toaster oven
- The caramel sauce stays silky for days just microwave gently
03 -
- Always measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling for consistent texture
- Do not skip cooling the dough before beating in eggs this keeps the dough glossy not greasy
- Keep your oil temperature steady by frying in small batches for crisp not oily results