Apple Fritters with Bourbon Ice Cream

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

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Imagine biting into a warm, fluffy apple fritter, its golden crust encasing tender, caramelized Pink Lady apples infused with the sweet aromatic flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. These delightful fritters are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for your senses. Perfect for brunch or a cozy morning meal, they're an ideal way to start your day or impress your guests at your next gathering.

What makes this recipe truly special is the addition of bourbon ice cream, which adds a rich, creamy finish that complements the warm spices of the fritters. The unexpected burst of flavor from the sparkling apple cider and a hint of lemon peel elevates this dish from traditional to extraordinary, making it a standout choice for any occasion.

Whether you're an experienced chef or a novice in the kitchen, this vegetarian recipe is straightforward and fun to make. The preparation not only allows you to enjoy the process of cooking but also fills your home with an irresistible aroma that beckons everyone to the table. Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to indulge in these heavenly apple fritters served alongside a scoop of luscious bourbon ice cream. It's a combination that promises to warm your heart and delight your palate!

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 
  • teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • 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%
Fat25.02%
Carbs67.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.99
Glycemic Load
18.01
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.882608724677%

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:173.7kcal
8.69%
Fat:4.9g
7.54%
Saturated Fat:2.14g
13.38%
Carbohydrates:29.54g
9.85%
Net Carbohydrates:28g
10.18%
Sugar:13.95g
15.5%
Cholesterol:38.74mg
12.91%
Sodium:111.25mg
4.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.51g
7.01%
Selenium:9.33µg
13.33%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.77%
Folate:39.23µg
9.81%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.73%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.09%
Iron:1.11mg
6.19%
Fiber:1.53g
6.14%
Phosphorus:60.69mg
6.07%
Vitamin B3:1.14mg
5.7%
Calcium:48.25mg
4.82%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.93%
Vitamin A:161.01IU
3.22%
Potassium:102.37mg
2.92%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.9%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.56%
Vitamin C:2.05mg
2.48%
Copper:0.05mg
2.47%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.34%
Magnesium:9.14mg
2.28%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.25%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.08%
Vitamin K:1.28µg
1.22%
Source:Epicurious