APPLE FRITTERS
About 36 small fritters
These bite-sized fritters are soft and loaded with apple bits. For a sweet and salty treat, stir 4 ounces (115g) sharp Cheddar, cut into small cubes, into the batter along with the apples. Please read about Deep-Frying.
Mix together in a medium bowl:
- 1 ⅓ cups (165g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- (½ teaspoon ground cardamom)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Whisk together in another medium bowl:
- ⅔ cup (155g) milk
- 1 large egg yolk (white reserved)
- 1 tablespoon (15g) butter, melted
Stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until smooth. Pour into a shallow baking dish:
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Add and toss to coat:
- 4 large firm apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ⅜-inch cubes
Heat to 365°F in a deep-fryer, deep heavy pot, or Dutch oven:
- 3 inches vegetable oil
Beat until stiff but not dry:
- 2 large egg whites
Fold the egg whites into the batter, then gently fold in the apples. Drop the batter into the oil a heaping tablespoon at a time, being sure to scoop up some of the apples each time. Fry in batches, turning once, until golden brown and puffed. Drain on paper towels. Dust with:
- Powdered sugar
Or toss in: