Maple Pecan Churros with Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 large eggs
• Maple pecan filling (see below)
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting
• Salted caramel dipping sauce (see below)

Maple Pecan Filling

• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or a deep fryer to 375°F.
7. Pipe the dough through a star tip into long, thin strips.
8. Fry the churros for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
9. Remove the churros from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
10. Dust the churros with confectioners' sugar and serve with salted caramel dipping sauce.

Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Combine the sugar, cream, and salt in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it turns a deep amber color.
4. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
5. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving.

Assembly

1. Fill the churros with maple pecan filling using a piping bag.
2. Serve the churros warm with salted caramel dipping sauce for dipping.