Beignets De Fruits Recipe

Name: Beignets De Fruits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 granny smith apples or 3 golden delicious apples; 2 14 ounces raisins; 3 tablespoons calvados or 3 tablespoons rum; 1 ½ tablespoons caster sugar (superfine sugar); vegetable oil, for frying; 2 tablespoons flour, for coating; icing sugar, for dusting; 1 egg, separated; 3 ½ tablespoons warm beer; 2 ounces flour (6 tbsp); 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

3 granny smith apples or 3 golden delicious apples
2 14 ounces raisins
3 tablespoons calvados or 3 tablespoons rum
1 ½ tablespoons caster sugar (superfine sugar)
vegetable oil, for frying
2 tablespoons flour, for coating
icing sugar, for dusting
1 egg, separated
3 ½ tablespoons warm beer
2 ounces flour (6 tbsp)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1
Peel and core the apples and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
2
Place in bowl with the raisins, Calvados and sugar, and marinate for 3 hours.
3
For the batter, beat the egg yolk and beer in a large bowl.
4
Blend in the flour and oil and add a pinch of salt.
5
Stir until smooth.
6
The batter will be very thick at this stage.
7
Cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour.
8
Pour the oil into a large saucepan to a depth of 4 inches and heat to 325 degrees or until a cube of bread dropped into the oil browns in 20 seconds.
9
Add 1 1/2 tbsp of the Calvados marinade to the batter and stir until smooth.
10
Whisk the egg white until stiff and gently fold into the batter.
11
Drain the apples and raisins, then toss with the flour to coat, then lightly fold them through the batter.
12
Carefully lower heaped tablespoons of batter into the oil in batches and fry for 1-2 minutes, until the beignets are golden on both sides.
13
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
14
Keep them warm.
15
Dust with icing sugar and serve.

186

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 granny smith apples or 3 golden delicious apples, 2 14 ounces raisins, 3 tablespoons calvados or 3 tablespoons rum, 1 ½ tablespoons caster sugar (superfine sugar), and more.

Yes, Beignets De Fruits falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beignets De Fruits

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Variations & substitutions

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