APPLE PIE BEIGNETS

Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. 
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast and stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add in the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, salt, and vanilla, and whisk.
Add in the all-purpose flour, and use a wooden spoon to mix until the dough comes together. Remove from the bowl and knead the dough a couple of times on a lightly floured surface until smooth. 
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover. Let the dough rise in a warm environment for 15 minutes.
Make the apple pie filling. Add the apples and water to a large pan over medium heat. Cover and let cook until the apples are soft (~5 min). 
Add in maple syrup and cinnamon. Simmer over medium heat until the liquids are thickened. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla. Set aside. 
On a lightly flour surface roll the dough out to a 1/4” thick rectangle. Cut out 3” squares and place on the prepared baking sheets. 
Add ~1-2 tsp of the apple pie filling to the middle of each. Then, fold the sides over and pinch to seal. 
Let the beignets proof in a warm environment for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375F.
Brush the tops with milk. 
Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. 
Let cool and then dust with a generous amount of powdered sugar. 
Enjoy!