Apple fritters are one of the most popular fried sweets at Spanish carnival and fairs. The dough with beer or sparkling water is incredibly light and crispy, while the inner apple becomes tender and caramelized. With sugar and cinnamon on top, they are irresistible.
Mediterranean
Apple fritters with sugar and cinnamon
Fluffy apple fritters with beer dough, sugar and cinnamon. Traditional Spanish carnival dessert, crunchy and aromatic.
- Spain
- Dessert
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 190 kcal
- Protein 3 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 28 g
- Fat 8 g
- Sodium 80 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Apple fritters with sugar and cinnamon is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Set aside about 30 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 3 medium apples, peeled and thickly sliced.
- Have ready: For the dough: 150 g flour, 150 ml cold beer, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon yeast, pinch salt.
- Have ready: Oil for frying.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Prepare the dough: mix flour
Prepare the dough: mix flour, yeast and salt; Add the egg and cold beer until smooth without lumps. Rest 15 min. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
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Peel and cut the apples into 1cm slices; remove the heart
Peel and cut the apples into 1cm slices; remove the heart. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Heat plenty of oil to 170-175 °C
Heat plenty of oil to 170-175 °C. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Dip each slice in the batter and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden.
Dip each slice in the batter and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
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Drain on absorbent paper
Drain on absorbent paper. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture while hot
Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture while they are hot. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Serves immediately
Serve immediately. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
- Draining the ingredients well prevents the dish from becoming watery or greasy.
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