Apples are in Season!! ....... Apple Fritters

   It's Apple Season. Here is the first of our apple recipes

 

These are Portuguese style fritters but you can leave out the liqueur for a more traditional taste.

These light, batter-coated rings enclose tender apple, with the aromatic flavors of anise and cinnamon

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes-20 minutes, plus 1 hr resting
Serves: makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 large Golden Delicious apples
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup anise liqueur, such as Anisette or ouzo
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• confectioner's sugar, for dusting

Directions:

1. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into rounds about 1/8in (4mm) thick. Toss the apples, 1/4 cup of the sugar, the liqueur, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, milk, oil, and eggs together in a bowl. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon and stir until smooth. Set aside for 30 minutes.
3. Pour enough oil to come halfway up the sides of a large skillet and heat over high heat to 350°F (180°C). In batches, dip the drained apple slices in the batter. Deep-fry about 3 minutes, until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve warm, dusted with confectioner's sugar.

   Very tasty and the liqueur warms the cockles of your heart. ( whatever cockles are)
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