brandied apple fritters or branntweinapfelpfannkuchen

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55 Pinches
Marshfield, WI
Updated on Jun 27, 2011

These are so good! You can use the apple that your prefer. Use a firm apple. ***As always take extra care when working with grease. I have a large deep fryer with thermostat or I would not make these. Use new/clean grease. Do not use grease used to previously fry meats or spicy foods.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 4 - apples
  • 4 tablespoons brandy
  • dash cinnamon
  • 1 - egg, separated
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

How To Make brandied apple fritters or branntweinapfelpfannkuchen

  • Step 1
    Peel apples, core and cut into 1/2 inch (round)slices. In a bowl pour brandy and pinch of cinnamon. Add apples, cover and allow to marinate for several hours.
  • Step 2
    In a bowl beat the egg yolk. Add sugar and milk. Beat.
  • Step 3
    Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add to the egg mixture.
  • Step 4
    Beat egg white until stiff. Fold egg white into batter.
  • Step 5
    Dip apple slices into batter to coat. With a fork gently drop into deep fat fryer preheated to 375 degrees. Cook until apple is tender. About 3 minutes on each side.
  • Step 6
    Remove to plate lined with paper towels.
  • Step 7
    Place on serving tray and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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