Portuguese Apple Fritters Recipe

Name: Portuguese Apple Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large Golden Delicious apples; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup anise liqueur, such as Anisette or ouzo; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2/3 cup milk; 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 large eggs; 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; Vegetable oil, for deepfrying; Confectioners sugar, for dusting; Deep-frying thermometer

Servings: persons

3 large Golden Delicious apples
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup anise liqueur, such as Anisette or ouzo
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Vegetable oil, for deepfrying
Confectioners sugar, for dusting
Deep-frying thermometer

1
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into rounds about 1/8 in (4mm) thick.
2
Toss the apples, 1/4 cup of the sugar, the liqueur, and lemon juice in a bowl.
3
Let stand for 30 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, milk, oil, and eggs together in a bowl.
5
Sift in the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon and stir until smooth.
6
Set aside for 30 minutes.
7
Pour enough oil to come halfway up the sides of a large skillet and heat over high heat to 350F (180C).
8
In batches, dip the drained apple slices in the batter.
9
Deep-fry about 3 minutes, until golden brown.
10
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
11
Serve warm, dusted with confectioners sugar.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large Golden Delicious apples, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup anise liqueur, such as Anisette or ouzo, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Apple Fritters 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.

Portuguese Apple Fritters

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