Apple Cider Fritters

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

apple cider

2 1/4 tsp

active dry yeast ((1 packet))

3/4 cup

milk (at room temperature)

14 2/3 oz

all-purpose flour ((3 1/4 cups))

1 oz

unsalted butter ((2 tbsp), at room temperature)

1 oz

shortening ((2 tbsp))

egg yolks

2 tbsp

brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp

cinnamon

3/4 tsp

nutmeg

1 tsp

salt

1 1/2 qt

canola oil (for frying)

lbs apples ((4-5 medium apples– I used SweeTango apples))

2 oz

unsalted butter ((1/4 cup))

brown sugar ((1/4 cup))

1 tsp

cinnamon

1 tsp

vanilla

1/8 tsp

salt

1 tsp

apple cider vinegar ((or lemon juice))

1/4 cup

apple cider concentrate ((made during the doughnut preparation))

2 cups

powdered sugar

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/4 tsp

salt