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Apple Fritters (Apfelküchle) |
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| Ingredients: |
Apple Rings
4 apples (medium sized, such as Gala or Pink Lady)
2 tbsp cane sugar
2 tbsp rum
1 tbsp lemon juice
For Frying
vegetable oil, enough to fill frying pan 1 inch deep
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Apple Batter
1 cup +2 tablespoon flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
2/3 cup or about 5 oz of wheat beer (recommend German style hefeweizen)*
2 eggs
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| Procedures: |
Core, peel and slice the apples into rings (½ to ¾ inch thick). Place them into a glass container or plastic freezer bag and sprinkle with sugar. Add rum and lemon juice, mix together and coat the rings evenly. Let them soak for 30 to 60 mins.
Measure the flour then sift it. Add the baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix. Set aside.
Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks lightly and the whites to stiff peaks. Set aside.
Measure out the beer. If using actual hefeweizen pour just over half the 12 oz bottle into a glass and save about 5 oz from the bottom. The dregs have banana/clove smelling yeast you want to capture. If using another beer or white wine or cider simply measure out ⅔ cup. Feel free to enjoy the beer you did not use.
Add the beer to the flour mixture, whisk. Add the egg yolks and whisk to incorporate. Fold in the beaten egg whites. Rest the batter for 30 to 60 mins.
Heat enough vegetable oil in a pan to cover the bottom about 1 inch deep. Heat to 350 F.
Dip the apple rings into the batter and let excess drain. Fry for a couple of minutes per side until they puff up and turn golden-brown. Do not overcrowd the pan. Place the fried rings onto a cooling rack placed on top of a baking sheet.
Serve while still hot/warm.
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| Notes: |
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2025-10-23: Added to our cookbook.
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10/23/2025
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