APPLE FRITTERS WITH SPICED SUGAR

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Cinnamon, cardamom, and freshly ground black pepper lend warm spice to these sweet apple fritters. Any firm apple works well here.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Apple     Kid-Friendly     Hanukkah     Dessert     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 20 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 11

Canola oil (for frying; about 5-7 cups)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups cold beer (preferably lager or pilsner)
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 Honeycrisp or other firm sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored, sliced into scant 1/4"-thick rings (8-10 rings per apple)
Special Equipment
A candy thermometer

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.

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