Apple Fritters
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 1554
- Total Fat
- 147
- Saturated Fat
- 15
- Carbohydrates
- 60
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 35
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 1
- Sodium
- 308
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 15 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup sparkling water
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Zest of 1 large lemon
2 cups olive oil
2 cups vegetable oil
3 firm apples, such as Granny Smith
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add the sparkling water, buttermilk and vanilla, and stir until the mixture forms a batter. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the lemon zest.
- In a heavy 4 to 5-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil and vegetable oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread should brown in about 3 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, peel and core the apples, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Using paper towels, blot the apple slices dry.
- Add the apple slices to the batter and toss until coated. Working in batches, fry the apples, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with the lemon sugar while still warm. Serve immediately.