Sweet Apple Donuts (Print Format)
Juicy apple slices fried in a light batter and topped with cinnamon sugar. Like fritters but with whole apple rings.
# Ingredients:
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4 apples, medium (such as Gala, Golden Delicious, or Granny Smith).
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½ cup sugar plus 2 extra tablespoons, kept apart.
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1 teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch more (¼ teaspoon).
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A single large egg.
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Vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon (optional).
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¾ cup full-fat or 2% milk.
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1 cup and a couple more tablespoons all-purpose flour.
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1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder.
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A small ½ teaspoon of salt.
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Use coconut or vegetable oil for frying.
# Steps:
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Heat about an inch of oil in a big heavy pan or cast iron skillet to 365°F.
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Slice apples into rings about ¼-inch thick and remove centers, leaving ⅜-inch wide rings.
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In a little bowl, stir together ⅓ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until well blended.
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Whisk together egg and milk, then stir in the flour, the rest of the sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the batter's smooth.
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Coat each ring in batter and toss them into the hot oil. Fry about 3-4 at a time until golden and puffy, roughly 1-2 minutes per batch.
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Place fried rings on paper towels to soak up extra oil, then roll still-warm rings in the cinnamon sugar mix.
# Tips:
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Boxed pancake mix can save you time.
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Don't toss the apple cores—store them for another dish.
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Tastes the best when served fresh and warm.