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Appelflappen: Dutch Appel Beignets for your New Year’s Eve Celebration

In this post, we’re immersing ourselves in the warmth of Dutch “gezelligheid” with a beloved classic – Appelflappen, those irresistible Dutch Apple beignets. With the festive season approaching, memories of oudejaarsavond (New Year’s Eve) with my family come rushing back, the kitchen filled with the sweet aroma of these delectable treats. Come along on this culinary adventure, where every bite carries the essence of cherished family traditions and the sweetness of shared moments.

As the clock ticked closer to midnight on oudejaarsavond, our family kitchen turned into a hub of laughter and mouthwatering scents. Appelflappen, golden and crisp, took pride of place on the table, each bite a burst of joy and anticipation for the year ahead. Gathered together, watching the “oudejaarsconference,” swapping stories, lighting our sparklers, and relishing these apple-filled delights became a time-honored ritual, a magical touch to our New Year’s Eve celebrations. And, of course, let’s not forget the oliebollen – an essential companion that completed the harmonious flavor symphony on our festive spread, a true marker of our family traditions.

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Appelflappen: Dutch Appel Beignets for your New Year’s Eve Celebration

Creating Appelflappen is not just about the ingredients; it's about infusing each delicious pastry with the love and memories of countless celebrations. In this blog post, I'll walk you through the steps, sharing the secrets behind these Dutch Apple beignets that have graced my family's New Year's tradition for as long as I can remember. Get ready to bring the heartwarming spirit of our cozy celebrations and the delicious essence of Appelflappen and oliebollen into your own kitchen!
Course Snack
Cuisine Dutch
Keyword Apple, Battered, Dutch Food, Fried, Holiday Recipe, New Year’s Eve
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 appelflappen
Calories 108kcal

Ingredients

Batter

  • 225 g All-Purpose Flour
  • 225 ml Whole Milk Lukewarm
  • 5 g Instant Yeast
  • 7 g Brown Sugar
  • 1.5 g Salt
  • 10 g Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 Egg Yolk

Filling

  • 4 Apple
  • 50 g Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon

Other Ingredients

  • 4 Qt Oil For frying
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Instructions

Making the Batter

  • Make sure your milk is no warmer than 43ºC (110F).
  • Add the brown sugar to the milk, and mix to combine.
  • Add the yeast to the milk, and stir it through.
  • Let the milk rest until bubbles appear on the surface of the milk. You’re good to go when you see some bubbles appear every second or so.
  • Put the flour in a mixing bowl, and create a well in the middle.
  • Sprinkle the salt on the outer edge of the flour.
  • Add the egg yolks and butter to the well.
  • Pour the milk, sugar, and yeast mixture into the well.
  • With a wooden spoon, mix everything together until there are no more lumps.
  • Cover the bowl, and let the batter stand in a warm spot for 1 hour.

Making Appelflappen

  • Preheat your oil to 180ºC (350F)
  • In a shallow dish, combine the cinnamon and sugar, and stir it thoroughly.
  • Peel and core the apples.
  • Slice the apples into medium slices
  • Dip the apple slices in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Dredge the apple slice through the batter, making sure it’s covered. If the batter is too thick for this, you can thin it out with some milk.
  • Fry the appelflappen for 3 minutes, flipping them over halfway through. Don’t overcrowd the oil, only do a few at a time.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm, covered in powdered sugar, or more cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appelflap | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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  • Als er Instant gist vermeld staat in het recept, waarom dan het gistpoeder in de melk en wachten voor de belletjes?
    Is dit niet een onnodige handelswijze?

    Een gepensioneerde Banketbakker.

    • You don't have to, I do it for two reasons: I will know if the yeast is still alive, and when people following along accidentally get active-dry yeast, they can still follow these steps to make it work for them too! I have never had this prevent my doughs from rising, so I don't think it's "harmful" to do it.

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