Apple Fritters

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold beer (not dark)
• 5 -6 cups vegetable oil
• 2 apples, peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick (1 pound)
• confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Recipe

• 1 stir together flour, granulated sugar, and salt, then add beer, and whisk to combine.
• 2 heat oil in a deep fryer (or a 5-quart heavy pot), until the thermometer registers 375°f.
• 3 dip apple slices in batter, shaking off excess, and fry, about 8 at a time, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
• 4 transfer fritters with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• 5 serve warm, dusted with confectioners' sugar.