APPLE FRIES WITH APPLE PIE SPICE WHIPPED CREAM

Apple Fries with Apple Pie Spice Whipped Cream image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart neutral frying oil
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
2 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
Kosher salt

Steps:

Pour the oil into a small Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer. Heat over medium heat to 365 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
Combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, apple pie spice and vanilla in a large bowl. Whip with a whisk or hand mixer until it holds medium peaks. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Whisk 1/4 cup water into the cornstarch in a bowl until smooth. Add the cinnamon sugar and whisk to combine. Dip the apple strips into the mixture and toss until evenly coated. Allow any excess mixture to drip off before carefully lowering half of the apples into the hot oil. Fry, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Let drain on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Fry the remaining apple strips in the same manner. Serve immediately alongside the whipped cream.