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In a tall-sided pot, heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
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Slowly add flour to the mixture, 3 tablespoons at a time, until it is all incorporated.
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Stir in the sugar and chery brandy and allow the mixture to stand for 10 minutes.
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Dip each slice of apple into batter and fry in the hot oil, 3 or 4 at a time.
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Cook until golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon or tongs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
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Continue until all are done.
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Place 5 slices on each of 4 plates, in an overlapping circle.
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Place 1 scoop vanilla gelato in the center of each circle of fritters, sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve immediately.
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In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the milk and cream, 1/2 cup of sugar and vanilla bean and seeds and bring just to a boil.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the yolks and remaining 1/2 cup sugar and whisk well until the yolks are pale yellow.
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Remove the milk from the heat and slowly whisk about 1/3 of the milk into the yolk mixture.
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Stir well and return the whole lot to the pan and return the pan to the heat.
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Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken, after which time you should switch to a wooden spoon and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and strain into a clean, cool container that has been set in an ice bath.
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Stir to facilitate cooling.
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Run the cooled mixture through an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions and freeze.
