Homemade Churros with Jaca Cinnamon Sugar

Crispy, golden-brown churros coated in a Jaca cinnamon-sugar blend — all the indulgence of the classic Spanish-Mexican street treat with zero glycemic impact from the sweetener. Serve warm with chocolate dipping sauce for maximum happiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• ½ cup water
• ½ cup 2% milk
• 1 tablespoon canola oil (plus additional oil for frying)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• ¼ teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
• 1 cup Jaca sugar (replaces ½ cup sugar at 2x ratio — for cinnamon coating)
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Chocolate sauce (optional, for dipping)

Instructions:

- In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat.

- Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough ball forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl and let stand for 5 minutes.

- Beat the dough on medium-high speed with a hand mixer for about 1 minute until it softens slightly. Add the egg and lemon zest and beat for another 1–2 minutes until fully incorporated and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

- While the dough cools, combine 1 cup Jaca sugar and the ground cinnamon in a shallow dish or plate. Mix well and set aside.

- In a deep cast-iron skillet or heavy pot, heat about 1 inch of frying oil to 375°F. Use a thermometer for accuracy.

- Fit a pastry bag with a large open-star tip and fill it with the cooled dough. Pipe 4-inch strips of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

- Carefully transfer a few churro strips at a time to the hot oil — do not overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown on all sides.

- Use tongs to transfer the fried churros to a paper towel-lined plate. Let them drain for about 30 seconds.

- While still warm, roll or toss the churros in the Jaca cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely coated.

- Serve immediately with chocolate dipping sauce if desired. This is a Jaca-adjusted healthier version — all the crispy, sweet cinnamon flavor of traditional churros without the blood sugar spike.