# Components:
→ 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 sea salt
21 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. 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 is softened.
03 - Reduce heat to low, then add all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides, about 2 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
05 - Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
06 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pot to 350°F.
07 - Pipe 5-inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting with scissors. Fry 4 to 5 at a time, turning occasionally until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
08 - Remove fried churros from oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
09 - While still warm, toss churros in spiced sugar coating mixture to evenly coat.
10 - In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until the mixture becomes a deep amber color, 5 to 7 minutes.
11 - Remove the caramel from heat, immediately whisk in unsalted butter, followed by heavy cream, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy.
12 - Arrange warm churros on a platter and serve with the prepared caramel sauce for dipping.
