Tart Apple Fritters Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Sugar2 Tablespoon
 Milk3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg1 , separated
 5 tart apples (such as Granny Smiths), pared and cored
 Cinnamon, for sprinkling each ring
 Vegetable oil or shortening
 Powdered sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in sugar. In a separate bowl, beat together the milk and egg yolk, and set aside. In another small bowl, beat the egg white until very stiff, and set aside.
2. Stir milk/yolk mixture into dry ingredients, blending well. Fold egg white into batter mixture.
3. Cut pared and cored apples into crosswise rings 1/4-inch thick each.
4. Lightly sprinkle each apple ring with cinnamon, and then dip each ring into the batter. Carefully place in deep hot oil (around 350°) and fry until light brown. Drain on several layers of paper towels.
5. Smother generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.
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