Name: Apple Fritters With Spiced Sugar
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: Makes about 20 fritters
Ingredients: Canola oil (for frying; about 5-7 cups); 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups cold beer (preferably lager or pilsner); 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 Honeycrisp or other firm sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored, sliced into scant 1/4"-thick rings (8-10 rings per apple); A candy thermometer

A large plate filled with apple fritters and a smaller plate with one apple fritter.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi

Cinnamon, cardamom, and freshly ground black pepper lend warm spice to these sweet fritters. Any firm apple works well here. Try Honeycrisp or Pink Lady for sweet floral notes, or Granny Smith, if you prefer a little tartness. A mix of apples is also fun.

Recipe information

Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
Makes about 20 fritters

Ingredients

Canola oil (for frying; about 5-7 cups)

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

Kosher salt

1 1/2 cups cold beer (preferably lager or pilsner)

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

2 Honeycrisp or other firm sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored, sliced into scant 1/4"-thick rings (8-10 rings per apple)

Special Equipment

A candy thermometer

Preparation

Step 1
Fit a wide heavy pot with candy thermometer. Pour in oil to a depth of 2" and heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375ºF.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 3/4 tsp. cinnamon, and 1 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add beer in a slow, steady stream, whisking until smooth.
Step 3
Whisk pepper, cardamom, 1/8 tsp. salt, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon in a medium bowl.
Step 4
Working with 4-5 slices at a time, dip apples in batter, shaking off excess. Fry until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer fritters with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Immediately toss in spiced-sugar mixture and serve warm.

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