Yahoo LifestyleCider-battered apple fritters
Nations all over the world have their own take on the doughnut – in China, sweet fruit fritters are common. Make your own version with this quick and easy recipe. The fizzy cider makes a light, crisp batter, but also a sweetness that complements the tart apples.
Makes 8 fritters
1. Sift 150g plain flour into a mixing bowl and gradually whisk in 150ml cider until it forms a thick batter. (You might not need all of the cider). Mix in one teaspoon sunflower oil and a teaspoon of vanilla sugar, if you have it, and then set aside.
2. Peel and core 3 medium-sized apples and slice into 2cm thick rounds. In a separate bowl, mix together 5 tablespoons caster or vanilla sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon for dusting over the fritters later.
3. For deep-frying, pour sunflower oil into a large saucepan or wok until it’s about 4cm deep. Heat it up – when a cube of bread sizzles gently and turns golden, the oil is ready.
4. Dip the apple slices into the batter one at a time until they are covered in the mixture, holding them by the hole in the centre. Drop them carefully in the oil and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning a couple of times, until golden and puffy. As the apple cooks it will release its juices so be careful as the oil may start to crackle and spit slightly.
5. Lift out the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
6. While still hot, toss fritters in the sugar and cinnamon mixture and serve immediately.
