Bring a little Disneyland magic into your kitchen with this Disneyland caramel apple beignets recipe, inspired by the seasonal caramel apple beignets served at Beignets Expressed in Downtown Disney. These light, fluffy beignets are fried until golden brown, then topped with sweet-tart green apple icing, a rich caramel drizzle, and colorful sprinkles. They’re a fun fall treat that combines the classic flavor of freshly made beignets with everything you love about caramel apples.
Cooking Tips
Keep the frying oil as close to 350°F as possible. If the oil is too cool, the beignets can absorb too much oil; if it’s too hot, the outside may brown before the center cooks. A candy or deep-fry thermometer makes maintaining the correct temperature much easier.
Green apple candy flavoring gives the icing the strongest candied-apple flavor. Start with a small amount because concentrated flavorings can be very powerful. If you can’t find green apple flavoring, substitute a tablespoon of concentrated apple cider or apple juice, reducing the milk slightly so the icing doesn’t become too thin.
For the best texture, decorate the beignets shortly before serving. The caramel and icing will eventually soften the crisp exterior, so these are at their best when enjoyed fresh.
Disneyland Caramel Apple Beignets Recipe Ingredients
Beignets
- Warm water
- Active dry yeast
- Sugar
- Egg
- Evaporated milk
- Vanilla extract
- Butter
- Salt
- All-purpose flour
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Candied Apple Icing
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Light corn syrup
- Green apple extract or candy flavoring
- Vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
Topping
- Caramel sauce
- Green, orange, purple, or Halloween sprinkles, optional
This Disneyland caramel apple beignets recipe is one of my favorite Disney Parks recipes. It is perfect for a family brunch or party. If you want to make another Disney Parks recipe at home, try my Port Orleans French Quarter Ghoulish Beignets recipe. I hope you enjoy my favorite Disney Parks recipes!
✅ Quick Tips: Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Disneyland Caramel Apple Beignets Recipe
Description
These Disneyland-inspired caramel apple beignets are fried until light and fluffy, then topped with sweet green apple icing, caramel drizzle, and festive sprinkles for a fun seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Beignets
For the Candied Apple Icing
For Topping
Instructions
Make the Beignet Dough
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Add the warm water to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let the mixture sit for about 5–10 minutes, until it becomes foamy.
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Add the remaining sugar, egg, evaporated milk, vanilla, melted butter, and salt. Whisk until combined.
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Add 3 cups of flour and mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is extremely sticky, gradually add additional flour, a tablespoon or two at a time. The finished dough should be soft and slightly tacky rather than dry.
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Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. You can also knead the dough with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
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Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 60–90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Shape the Beignets
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Gently punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured work surface.
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Roll the dough to approximately ¼-inch thickness.
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Cut the dough into roughly 3-inch squares. For a more Disney-inspired presentation, you can also use a large Mickey-shaped cookie cutter, although the more intricate shapes may puff less evenly while frying.
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Place the cut dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and loosely cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Allow the beignets to rest for about 15–20 minutes while the oil heats.
Fry the Beignets
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Add about 2 inches of vegetable oil to a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 350°F.
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Carefully add 2–3 pieces of dough at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.
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Fry for approximately 1–2 minutes per side, or until puffed and golden brown.
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Remove the beignets with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet or on paper towels to drain.
Make the Candied Apple Icing
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, green apple flavoring, and vanilla.
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Add a few drops of green food coloring and stir until you reach a bright candy-apple color. Add additional milk about ½ teaspoon at a time if needed. The icing should be thick enough to coat the beignet but thin enough to slowly drip down the sides.
Decorate the Beignets
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Allow the freshly fried beignets to cool for about 5 minutes. Dip the top of each beignet into the green apple icing or spoon the icing generously over the top.
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Drizzle each beignet with caramel sauce.
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Finish with colorful sprinkles, if desired.
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Serve while the beignets are still slightly warm ♨ and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 416kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Cholesterol 34mg12%
- Sodium 170mg8%
- Potassium 106mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 70g24%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 37g
- Protein 7g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
