Apple Cider Doughnuts ~ Recipes by Amanda's Cookin. I realize that the calendar is counting down and it won’t be long before apple cider (the good stuff anyway) is no longer available in stores. We have an apple orchard here that sells gallons of homemade apple cider and you can freeze it if you have room. I sadly, don’t have enough room! So go out and get your cider, make your doughnuts (donuts?) And look forward to next year. Just make sure you bookmark this recipe, it’s really good! I made these because my beloved teenage daughter asked me to… but she hasn’t had any yet! She’s been too busy going to ugly sweater parties and going out snowboarding.
The two younger boys have tried them and gave them a thumbs up, and man are they good warm! One tip I will pass on is that when you heat up your oil or shortening, place a candy thermometer in place, then when it reaches 350 F, WAIT. By the way, I used shortening and melted it in my cast iron Dutch oven. One more note before I give you the recipe. Apple Cider Doughnutsprintable version. Evil chef mom: cheese fritters with balsamic sun-dried tomato dipping sauce.
Don't these look better than fried mozzarella sticks that you get at T.G.I. McFuglies? Come on they have fresh thyme sprinkled all over the top. That's called classing up the joint right there. And while I am writing about these make sure you use whole milk ricotta. Don't even think about using skim milk ricotta. If you are going to go through all trouble frying these you might as well go all out. That's like ordering a Big Mac and Fries with a Diet Coke. Make sure to do this assembly line style. Then dip the cheese balls (teehee, I am well aware I have the mentality of a 12 year old boy) into flour. Then into the egg. Then have them take a roll in the panko crumbs.
Viola! Cheese fritters: adapted from everyday italian 1 1/2 cups fresh whole milk ricotta 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 3 large eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour vegetable oil, for frying a few sprigs of thyme lemon ShareThis. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Cups | Recipes for Kids. Baked-Potato Eggs. Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. Cider mills, apples, cinnamon, doughnuts, sweaters, jeans, boots, leaves, football, tailgate parties, pies, soups, stews, chili...those are what come to mind when I think of fall.
The air turns nice and crisp and I am immediately reminded of fall in Michigan, with all of the beautiful leaves and the perfect weather to leave the house wearing jeans, a sweater, cute boots and a scarf. My all-time favorite outfit. Another item that always comes to mind when I think of fall always puts a huge smile on my face. As soon as the first of October arrives, I immediately take out my fall decor from the storage closet and begin placing these beautiful little gems all around the house. I love pumpkins. Do you know what else I love about pumpkins?
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: Bars * Recipe slightly adapted from Paula Deen.