Description
Irresistible Mulled Apple Cider Chai French Crullers are a delightful autumn treat. They combine the warm flavors of spiced apple cider and chai spices into a light, fluffy pastry with a golden-brown exterior and an airy interior. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, these crullers are perfect for cozy gatherings or enjoying with a hot beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp chai spice blend
- 1/2 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 – 4 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and chai spice blend.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, apple cider, and eggs until well mixed.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Pipe batter into four-inch strips onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth for glazing; drizzle over cooled crullers.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor in the crullers, consider using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Ensure your oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy crullers if frying.
- Always use fresh spices for the best flavor.
- Store leftover crullers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about five minutes to regain crispiness.
- Feel free to experiment with spices like pumpkin spice or add extra nutmeg.
- A caramel glaze can be drizzled on top for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg