Apple Latkes

* Exported from MasterCook II *

APPLE LATKES

Recipe By : COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL8774
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tart or sweet apples
2 to 3 tablesp sugar
3 tablespoons brandy, dark rum, or fruit liqueur
2 eggs -- separated
2 tablespoons light vegetable oil
A good pinch of salt
1 cup flour
7/8 cup water
Vegetable oil for frying, preferably sunfl
Superfine sugar for sprinkling on after se


Core and peel the apples and cut each into 4 thick slices. Put them
in a
shallow dish with the sugar and brandy, rum, or liqueur, and turn
them so
that they are well coated. Leave for at least 1 hour, turning the
slices
over occasionally so that they absorb the spirit.

For the batter, beat the yolks with the oil and salt, then stir in
the
flour and mix well. Now beat in the water gradually and vigorously,
squashing any lumps. Leave for an hour, then fold in the stiffly
beaten egg
whites.

Heat at least 3/4 inch of oil in a large frying pan. Dip the apple
slices
in the batter about 5 at a time-making sure that they are well
covered with
batter. Lift each one out carefully and lower into the hot oil. The
oil
must be sizzling but not too hot, or the fritters will brown before
the
apple is soft inside. Fry in batches, and turn the slices over to
brown
both sides. Lift out with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels
before serving. Pass the superfine sugar for everyone to sprinkle on.

Yield: 4 serving

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