Apple Fritters With Spiced Syrup Food

APPLE FRITTERS WITH SPICED SUGAR

Steps:

• Fit a wide heavy pot with candy thermometer. Pour in oil to a depth of 2" and heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375ºF.
• Meanwhile, whisk flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 3/4 tsp. cinnamon, and 1 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add beer in a slow, steady stream, whisking until smooth.
• Whisk pepper, cardamom, 1/8 tsp. salt, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon in a medium bowl.
• Working with 4-5 slices at a time, dip apples in batter, shaking off excess. Fry until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer fritters with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Immediately toss in spiced-sugar mixture and serve warm.

APPLE FRITTERS WITH SPICED SYRUP

Steps:

• Heat 2-3 inches of oil to 365F in deep fryer or deep saucpan.
• CINNAMON SUGAR: While oil heats, combine sugar and cinnamon in a resealable food storage bag.
• SPICED SYRUP: Mix syrup and cinnamon and heat in a microwave safe bowl or on low heat in a saucepan. Keep warm while peparing fritters.
• BATTER: Combine egg and milk in large bowl. Stir in apple and oil.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in another bowl. add to egg mixture. Stir until just mixed.
• Drop by Tablespoonfuls a few at a time into hot oil. Fry about 4 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning. Remove with slottled spoon. Drain on paper towels.
• Gently shake fritters in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place in a shallow serving bowl. Drizzle with warm syrup. Serve warm.

APPLE & PEAR FRITTERS

Steps:

• Make the batter (see 'Goes well with', right) but first separate 2 of the eggs and set aside the 2 egg whites. When the batter is mixed, whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl until they just start to hold their shape, then fold into the batter. Peel, core and cut the pears into wedges. Peel, core and cut the apple into rings and toss both in a little lemon juice to stop them going brown. Mix the cinnamon and sugar and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 180C or in a wok until a drop of batter sizzles and turns golden within 20 secs. In batches, dip the fruit in the batter, then carefully fry in the oil until golden and crisp. Use a slotted spoon to drain onto kitchen paper, then toss in the sugar. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

APPLE FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter, orange juice, zest and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.