Apple and Orange Fritters, delicious treats that are very easy to prepare without rising times and without lactose, an ideal recipe for those who suffer from allergies or intolerances to this milk sugar.
They are indeed prepared with orange juice which makes these fritters very fragrant as well as soft and tasty.
Even though they are perfect during the carnival period where fried sweets abound, I prepare them practically all year round!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 12-15 pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 83.59 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 17.92 (g) of which sugars 6.05 (g)
- Proteins 2.49 (g)
- Fat 0.64 (g) of which saturated 0.21 (g)of which unsaturated 0.31 (g)
- Fibers 0.48 (g)
- Sodium 7.41 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 20 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Apple and Orange Fritters
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg (size M)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 Golden apple
- 1 orange (juice and zest)
- Half packet baking powder (about 8g)
- peanut oil (for frying)
- powdered sugar
Tools
- 1 Stand Mixer
- 1 Citrus Juicer
- 1 Grater
- 1 Deep Fryer
- 1 Ice Cream Scoop
Preparation of Apple and Orange Fritters
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Start preparing the apple and orange fritters by beating the egg and granulated sugar in a bowl: the mixture should double in volume.
Extract the juice and zest from an untreated orange.
Add them to the egg and sugar mixture, stirring gently to avoid deflating it.
Separately sift the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour and baking powder).
Add them to the rest of the batter no more than 2-3 tablespoons at a time, always gently to avoid deflating the mixture.
Separately peel and dice the apple into small cubes.
Add it to the fritter batter.
Now it’s time to fry: I used my deep fryer to keep the temperature constant at 320°F (160°C); beyond this threshold, the fritters will cook too quickly on the outside while remaining raw inside.
If you’re interested, this is the deep fryer I’ve been using for years and absolutely love –> Aigostar Agni 30HEY – Deep Fryer 2200Watts, Capacity 3Liters
If you don’t have a deep fryer, you can use a thick-bottomed pot and help control the temperature with a kitchen thermometer.
Here’s one with a great quality-price ratio –> ThermoPro TP01S Kitchen Thermometer
With the help of a spoon, take a portion of the batter and dip it into the hot oil. Turn it after a minute to brown evenly (it will take about a couple of minutes in total).
Continue in the same way until the batter is finished.
Drain the apple and orange fritters from excess oil with absorbent paper, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve them hot.
Apple and Orange Fritters
Apple and Orange Fritters
Tips: if they are not to be served to children, you can add orange liqueur, Rum, or Vermouth to the batter.
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