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Canadian Apple Fritters Recipe

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Ingredients

2 tsps grated orange zest .
2 tsps grated lemon zest .
2 large eggs .
3 c all-purpose flour, sifted .
1/4 c confectioners' sugar (to garnish) .
1 c apple juice .
1 c heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks, for garnish .
vegetable oil, for deep-frying .
2 lbs tart apples, peeled, cored & cut into eighths (such as Granny Smith or MacIntosh) .
2 tbsps sugar .
1 pinch salt .
3/4 c dry white wine

Directions

Step #1 Whisk the egg & the sugar in a mixing bowl until foamy & slightly thickened, about 5 mins.
Step #2 Add the wine, apple juice, salt, lemon & orange zests & mix thoroughly.
Step #3 Add the flour & mix until the batter is smooth.
Step #4 Allow the batter to rest, covered, for 1 hr.
Step #5 Combine the apple wedges & the batter.
Step #6 Coat the fruit carefully but thoroughly with batter.
Step #7 Pour oil to a depth of 5 inches in a deep pot.
Step #8 Heat over med-heat/flame until it registers to 350º F on a deep-frying thermometer.
Step #9 To make the fritters, use a large spoon to scoop up about four apple wedges & use another spoon to push the mixture carefully into the oil.
Step #10 Continue adding fritters to the hot oil, but do not overcrowd.
Step #11 Deep fry until light golden brown, about 5 mins.
Step #12 Drain the fritters on absorbent towels.
Step #13 Repeat with the remaining fruit & batter.
Step #14 It is best to serve fritters as soon as possible, but if necessary, they may be kept warm in a 200° F oven while finishing the remaining fritters; leave uncovered to keep fritters crisp.
Step #15 Dust lightly with confectioner's sugar & serve this with whipped cream.
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