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Apple "fritters" Recipe

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Ingredients

2/3 c granulated sugar
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
4 tsps butter, melted
3 tbsps butter, melted
Cooking spray
2 packages dry yeast (about 4 1/2 tsps)
Glaze:
1 tbsp apple juice
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c apple juice
1 c warm 1% low-fat milk (100° to 110°)
5 c all-purpose flour, divided
2 large eggs
1 tbsp butter
Dough:
2 tbsps granulated sugar
Filling:
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 c sliced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 lb)
1 tsp salt

Directions

Step #1 To prepare filling, melt 1 tbsp butter In a large-ish nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step #2 Add apple; sauté 3 mins.
Step #3 Add 1/2 c apple juice, 2 tbsps granulated sugar, & 1 tsp cinnamon.
Step #4 Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 3 mins or until liquid is almost absorbed.
Step #5 Remove from heat; cool.
Step #6 To prepare dough, dissolve yeast in warm milk In a large-ish bowl.
Step #7 Let stand 5 mins or until foamy.
Step #8 Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
Step #9 Add 3 1/2 c flour, 2/3 c granulated sugar, 3 tbsps melted butter, salt, & eggs to yeast mixture, stirring until smooth.
Step #10 Add 1 c flour; stir until a soft dough forms.
Step #11 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Step #12 Knead until smooth & elastic (about 10 mins); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tbsp at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
Step #13 Place dough In a large-ish bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
Step #14 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hrs or until doubled in size.
Step #15 (Press two fingers into dough.
Step #16 If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.
Step #17 )Punch dough down.
Step #18 Cover up & let rest 5 mins.
Step #19 Divide dough into 24 equal portions.
Step #20 Working with 1 portion at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), roll each portion into a 3-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
Step #21 Spoon about 2 tsps filling into center of dough; gather dough over filling to form a ball, pinching seam to seal.
Step #22 Place, seam side down, in a muffin c coated with cooking spray.
Step #23 Repeat procedure with remaining dough portions & filling.
Step #24 Cover up & let rise 40 mins or until doubled in size.
Step #25 Preheat oven to 400°.
Step #26 Uncover dough; bake this at 400° for 20 mins or until lightly browned.
Step #27 Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.
Step #28 To prepare glaze, mix powdered sugar & remaining ingredients; drizzle over rolls.
Enjoy the Apple "Fritters" recipe