Apple Fritters with Bourbon Ice Cream

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Apple Fritters with Bourbon Ice Cream
50 min.
12
174kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Apple Fritters paired with Bourbon Ice Cream, a perfect treat for any morning meal, brunch, or breakfast gathering. These vegetarian fritters are not only easy to make but also promise to impress your family and friends with their warm, comforting taste and enticing aroma.

Imagine biting into a golden-brown fritter, where the sweetness of Pink Lady apples meets the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a heavenly experience for your taste buds. The addition of sparkling apple cider and a hint of apple cider vinegar elevates the flavor profile, making each bite a celebration of autumn's bounty.

What sets this recipe apart is the decadent Bourbon Ice Cream that accompanies the fritters. The rich, creamy texture of the ice cream perfectly complements the warm, crispy fritters, creating a delightful contrast that will leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a brunch or simply treating yourself to a special breakfast, these Apple Fritters with Bourbon Ice Cream are sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ready in just 50 minutes and serving up to 12 people, this dish is not only delicious but also a fantastic way to gather loved ones around the table. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable culinary experience that will warm hearts and satisfy appetites!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups flour 
  • 0.5 cup apple cider 
  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.7 cup buttermilk 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • large eggs separated
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • pound pink lady apples cored peeled cut into 1/3- to 1/2-inch cubes ( 3 cups) ( 3)
  • 12 servings safflower oil for deep-frying
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 2.5 tablespoons butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Blend sugar andcinnamon in small bowl. DO AHEAD: Coatingcan be made 3 days ahead. Cover; store atroom temperature.
  2. Melt butter in heavylarge skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Addapples.
  4. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon;toss to coat. Sauté until apples are brownedin spots and tender, stirring often, about 10minutes.
  5. Add cider and vinegar. Cook untilall liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 4minutes. Set filling aside in skillet to cool.
  6. Place double layerof paper towels on work surface.
  7. Whiskflour, sugar, lemon peel, baking powder,and spices in large bowl to blend.
  8. Whiskbuttermilk, egg yolks, and melted butterin medium bowl to blend. Gradually stirbuttermilk mixture into dry ingredients.Beat egg whites and coarse salt in anothermedium bowl until peaks form. Gently foldegg whites into fritter base, then fold incooled apple filling.
  9. Pour enough oil into heavy largesaucepan to reach depth of 1 1/2 inches (5 to6 cups). Attach deep-fry thermometer toside of pan.
  10. Heat oil to 320°F to 330°F overmedium heat. Working in batches of 5 or 6,drop batter into oil by tablespoonfuls. Fryfritters until deep golden brown and cookedthrough, turning fritters occasionally andadjusting heat to maintain oil temperature,about 4 minutes per batch. Using slottedspoon, transfer fritters to paper towels.
  11. Drain briefly, then toss warm fritters incinnamon-sugar coating.
  12. Transfer to largerimmed baking sheet. Do ahead Can bemade 2 hours ahead.
  13. Let stand at roomtemperature. Rewarm in 350°F oven 5minutes, if desired.
  14. Mound fritters on platter.
  15. Serve with
  16. Bourbon Ice Cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories174kcal
Protein7.96%
Fat25.03%
Carbs67.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.99
Glycemic Load
18.01
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.8643478828928%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.6mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.61mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
3.31mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:173.62kcal
8.68%
Fat:4.9g
7.54%
Saturated Fat:2.14g
13.38%
Carbohydrates:29.51g
9.84%
Net Carbohydrates:27.99g
10.18%
Sugar:13.95g
15.5%
Cholesterol:38.74mg
12.91%
Sodium:111.24mg
4.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.5g
7.01%
Selenium:9.33µg
13.33%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.77%
Folate:39.21µg
9.8%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.72%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.09%
Iron:1.11mg
6.18%
Fiber:1.52g
6.07%
Phosphorus:60.67mg
6.07%
Vitamin B3:1.14mg
5.7%
Calcium:48.02mg
4.8%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.93%
Vitamin A:160.93IU
3.22%
Potassium:102.1mg
2.92%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.9%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.56%
Copper:0.05mg
2.46%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.34%
Magnesium:9.11mg
2.28%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.23%
Vitamin C:1.83mg
2.22%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.07%
Vitamin K:1.28µg
1.22%
Source:Epicurious