Apple Beignet with Caramel Ice Cream
Prepare the batter and vegetable oil in advance. When you are ready to make the beignets, deep-frying the apples only takes a few minutes.
Equipment
- strainer, fine mesh 6-inch for sifting powdered sugar
Ingredients
- 2 apples peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 cup calvados
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 L vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar
- 475 mL caramel ice cream
For the beignet batter:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sparkling cider or beer or even water
- 2 egg whites
Instructions
Before your guests arrive:
- Marinate apple slices in calvados and sugar for a few hours, or overnight.
- Make beignet batter by mixing dry ingredients.
- Then mix egg yolk, oil and cider.
- Beat egg whites to soft peaks, then fold in.
When you are ready to eat:
- Dip apple slices in beignet batter, and fry at 350ºF (175ºC) until golden brown, about five minutes.
- Be sure to flip slices frequently so they cook evenly.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Dust with copious quantities of powdered sugar and top with a scoop of caramel ice cream.
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