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Cruller Intentions Recipe

Name: The Jones Assemblys Cruller Intentions Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 1 tbs unsalted butter; 1 tbs granulated sugar; 1 tsp salt; 4 large eggs; 1 cup apple cider; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups apples (peeled and diced); 1 tbs brown sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbs butter; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 3 tbs granulated sugar; 1 tbs vanilla extract; 4 large egg yolks; 4 cups apples (peeled and chopped); 1 cup sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp nutmeg; 2 cups rolled oats; 1 tbs honey; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 cup nuts (chopped); 1 cup dried fruit (optional)

Inspired by The Jones Assembly

Time1h 30m

Serves4

apple cruller ice cream sandwich, cider glaze, vanilla frozen custard, baked apple, apple butter, house made granola

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Ingredients

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Cruller Dough

2 cups 00 bread flour

1 cup water

1 tbs Unsalted butter

1 tbs granulated sugar

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

4 large Eggs

Cider Glaze

1 cup apple cider

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

Baked Apples

2 cups apples (peeled and diced)

1 tbs Brown sugar

1 tsp Cinnamon

1 tbs Butter

Vanilla Frozen Custard

2 cups Heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

3 tbs granulated sugar

1 tbs Watkins vanilla extract

4 large egg yolks

Apple Butter

4 cups apples (peeled and chopped)

1 cup sugar

1 tsp Cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

House Made Granola

2 cups rolled oats

1 tbs Honey

2 tbs olive oil

1 cup nuts (chopped)

1 cup dried fruit (optional)

Method

Cruller Preparation

Make the Cruller Dough

In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth. Pipe into cruller shapes and fry until golden.

Cider Glaze Preparation

Prepare the Cider Glaze

Simmer apple cider in a saucepan until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.

Baked Apples Preparation

Bake the Apples

Combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a baking dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until tender.

Frozen Custard Preparation

Make the Vanilla Frozen Custard

In a bowl, whisk together cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla. In a saucepan, heat the mixture and whisk in the egg yolks until thickened. Chill and churn in an ice cream maker.

Apple Butter Preparation

Make the Apple Butter

In a slow cooker, combine chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until thickened. Blend until smooth.

Granola Preparation

Prepare the Granola

In a bowl, mix rolled oats, honey, olive oil, and nuts. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembly

Assemble the Cruller Ice Cream Sandwich

Take two crullers, spread a layer of apple butter between them, add baked apples, and a scoop of vanilla frozen custard. Drizzle with cider glaze and sprinkle with house-made granola.