Best Fruit In Beer Batter Recipes

Fruit in Beer Batter image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 43m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more, for dredging
2 egg yolks, beaten
3/4 cup flat pale ale
2 egg whites
Pinch cream of tartar
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch rings
2 Bartlett or D'Anjou pears, peeled, cored and each cut in 8 wedges
Canola oil, for frying

Steps:

In a small bowl combing the confectioners' sugar and the cinnamon, set aside.
In another mixing bowl, stir together the flour and egg yolks. Gradually stir in the beer. Set aside in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight (up to 12 hours).
Heat 1-inch canola oil in a skillet to 375 degrees F.
Whip the egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, and sugar to soft peaks, and fold in.
Dredge the fruit in flour. Dip the floured fruit in the batter and fry until crisp. Drain on paper towels, and dust with the reserved confectioners' sugar/cinnamon mixture.

Beer-Battered Apple and Onion Rings image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories side-dish

Time 23m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 egg white
1 cup dark beer
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1 large onion, ends trimmed and skin removed
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
Salted Cinnamon Sugar, recipe follows
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Pour enough oil in a medium saucepan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
In a medium mixing bowl whisk the egg white until frothy. Stir in the beer. Add the flour and salt. Mix until the batter is smooth. Set aside.
Cut the onion into 1/2-inch slices and separate into rings. Slice each apple into 5 rings and pat dry with paper towels.
Dip the apples slices into the batter and allow any excess batter to drip off. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes each side until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried apple rings to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the onion rings.
Transfer the apple and onion rings to serving platters. Sprinkle the onion rings with salt. Sprinkle the apple rings with the Salted Cinnamon Sugar. Serve immediately.
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store airtight in a glass or plastic container.