Best Apple Date Fritters With Lemon Curd Cream And Candied Ginger Recipes

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APPLE FRITTERS -- COOK'S COUNTRY



Apple Fritters -- Cook's Country image

Regardless of their variety or whether they were sliced or grated, the apples in our Apple Fritters exuded juice and produced soggy, undercooked interiors. We found that the best solution was to dry the apples with paper towels and mix them with the dry ingredients. The dry ingredients sucked up the moisture that would otherwise have leached out during frying. We like Granny Smith apples in these fritters because they are tart and crisp. Apple juice doesn't have enough flavor-you really do need the cider. Penzeys Extra Fancy Vietnamese Cassia Cinnamon is the test kitchen's favorite brand.

Provided by nktx54

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 10 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup apple cider
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cups vegetable peanut oil
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup apple cider
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon groud nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Spread prepared apples in single layer on paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in large bowl. Whisk cider, eggs, and melted butter in medium bowl until combined. Stir apples into flour mixture. Stir in cider mixture until incorporated.
  • 2. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. Following step 1, use 1/3-cup measure to transfer 5 heaping portions of batter to oil. Press batter lightly with back of spoon to flatten. Fry, adjusting burner as necessary to maintain oil temperature between 325 and 350 degrees, until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet. Bring oil back to 350 degrees and repeat with remaining batter. Let fritters cool 5 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, whisk confectioners' sugar, cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl until smooth. Top each fritter with 1 heaping tablespoon glaze. Let glaze set 10 minutes. Serve.
  • Forming Fab Fritters.
  • 1. Use a 1/3-cup measure and a spoon to carefully and gently portion batter into the hot oil.
  • 2. Use the spoon to gently press on each fritter. The flattened shape helps the interior cook through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839.1, Fat 68.4, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 43.3, Sodium 360.8, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 34, Protein 4

CANDIED GINGER



Candied Ginger image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield about 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 4

Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound fresh ginger root
5 cups water
Approximately 1 pound granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Spray a cooling rack with nonstick spray and set it in a half sheet pan lined with parchment.
  • Peel the ginger root and slice into 1/8-inch thick slices using a mandoline. Place into a 4-quart saucepan with the water and set over medium-high heat. Cover and cook for 35 minutes or until the ginger is tender.
  • Transfer the ginger to a colander to drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Weigh the ginger and measure out an equal amount of sugar. Return the ginger and 1/4 cup water to the pan and add the sugar. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar syrup looks dry, has almost evaporated and begins to recrystallize, approximately 20 minutes. Transfer the ginger immediately to the cooling rack and spread to separate the individual pieces. Once completely cool, store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Save the sugar that drops beneath the cooling rack and use to top ginger snaps, sprinkled over ice cream or to sweeten coffee.

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