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Brandied Apricot Beignets with Chocolate Dipping Sauce Recipe

Brandied Apricot Beignets with Chocolate Dipping Sauce Recipe

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Brandied Apricot Beignets with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp brandy
1 tbsp honey
10 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
3 tbsp plus 1/2 cup water
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp brandy
1/2 cup whole milk
6 tbsp (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup all purpose flour
4 large eggs
vegetable oil (for frying )
powdered sugar

Directions:

For sauce: Bring first 3 ingredients just to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; add chocolate. Let stand 30 seconds. Whisk until smooth. do ahead Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover; chill.
For beignets: Bring apricots, 3 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons sugar, and brandy to boil in medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Steep, covered, 30 minutes. Drain; reserve apricots and syrup.
Bring 1/2 cup water, milk, butter, and salt to boil in large saucepan over high heat, stirring until butter melts. Remove from heat. Add flour; stir briskly until dough gathers into ball. Place pan over medium heat; stir constantly until film forms on pan bottom, about 2 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Using electric mixer, beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in apricots. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 200°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Pour oil into large deep saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan; heat oil to 330°F to 340°F. Working in batches of 5 or 6, drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Cook beignets until golden brown, adjusting heat to maintain temperature and turning after 2 or 3 minutes, about 5 minutes Total. Using slotted spoon, transfer beignets to sheet. Place in oven to keep warm.
Rewarm chocolate sauce over low heat. Mix in reserved apricot syrup.
Sift powdered sugar over beignets. Divide among plates. Serve with warm chocolate sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	182.95 Kcal (766 kJ)
Calories from fat	144.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.03g	25%
Cholesterol	59.39mg	20%
Sodium	45.33mg	2%
Potassium	39.98mg	1%
Total Carbs	8.67g	3%
Sugars	5.15g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.35g	1%
Protein	1.53g	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	18.6mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	408.89 Kcal (1712 kJ)
Calories from fat	322.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.83g	25%
Cholesterol	132.74mg	20%
Sodium	101.3mg	2%
Potassium	89.36mg	1%
Total Carbs	19.38g	3%
Sugars	11.51g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	1%
Protein	3.42g	3%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	1%
Calcium	41.6mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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