Apple Fritters With Caramel Drizzle Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1 c. cornmeal (250 mL)
- 1/2 c. brown sugar (125 mL)
- 2 Tbsp. baking soda (30 mL)
- 1 tsp salt (5 mL)
- 2 c. buttermilk (500 mL)
- 1 1/2 c. water (375 mL)
- 2 x Large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (10 mL)
- 3 x Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick rings Vegetable oil for deep frying Caramel Drizzle, recipe follows Caramel Drizzle
- 2 c. sugar (500 mL)
- 2 Tbsp. water (30 mL)
- 2 c. apple juice (500 mL)
- 1 x cinnamon stick
- 2 x star anise
Directions
- Heat the oil in the deep fryer to 360 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- In a bowl combine the 21/2 c. (625 mL) flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking pwdr and salt.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, water, Large eggs and vanilla.
- Add in the wet ingredients to the dry and mix to create a lumpy batter.
- Dredge the apple rings into the remaining flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the apples in batter and fry till golden brown, about 2 min per side.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
- Serve with Caramel Drizzle.
- Caramel Drizzle:In a pot combine the water and sugar.
- Over high heat bring to a boil and cook till the syrup becomes amber, about 7 min.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the apple juice slowly, being careful of the steam released.
- Add in the cinnamon and star anise.
- Return to high heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to medium heat and simmer till reduced to 1 c. of liquid, about 20 min.
- Strain and cold. Throw away cinnamon stick and star anise.
- Store for up to 1 month in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 507g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 794 | |
| Calories from Fat 32 | 4% |
| Total Fat 3.69g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1.15g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium 1770mg | 74% |
| Potassium 451mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 178.17g | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 16% |
| Sugars 105.68g | 70% |
| Protein 13.47g | 22% |
