Apple Fritters

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Mix together in a medium bowl: 1 ⅓ cups (165g) all-purpose flour; ¼ cup (50g) sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; (½ teaspoon ground cardamom); ¼ teaspoon salt

2. Step 2.

   Whisk together in another medium bowl: ⅔ cup (155g) milk; 1 large egg yolk (white reserved); 1 tablespoon (15g) butter, melted

3. Step 3.

   Stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until smooth. Pour into a shallow baking dish: 3 tablespoons lemon juice

4. Step 4.

   Add and toss to coat: 4 large firm apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ⅜-inch cubes

5. Step 5.

   Heat to 365°F in a deep-fryer, deep heavy pot, or Dutch oven: 3 inches vegetable oil

6. Step 6.

   Beat until stiff but not dry: 2 large egg whites

7. Step 7.

   Fold the egg whites into the batter, then gently fold in the apples. Drop the batter into the oil a heaping tablespoon at a time, being sure to scoop up some of the apples each time. Fry in batches, turning once, until golden brown and puffed. Drain on paper towels. Dust with: Powdered sugar

8. Step 8.

   Or toss in: Flavored Sugar I