Apple Fritters with Burnt Honey Recipe
How to make Apple Fritters with Burnt Honey
Method
- For the burnt honey, place honey into a small saucepan over a medium-high heat. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes and cook until the honey darkens slightly (see tip). Remove from the heat and gently whisk in 2 tablespoons of water – be careful as it can spit. Set aside to cool.
- Peel and core the apples and cut into 1cm dice. Toss with the lemon juice and set aside.
- Heat oil to 180°C in a deep fryer (or you can use a saucepan). Line a baking tray with paper towel. Set a cooling rack over the top, to be used to drain the fritters.
- For batter, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk milk, eggs and vanilla in a separate bowl or jug, then whisk it into the flour mixture until you have a smooth batter. Fold in the apples and lemon juice, followed by the melted butter.
- Carefully lower in heaped tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil, making sure you don’t overcrowd the pan (they will expand slightly). Cook for 2-3 minutes, turning over halfway until golden brown. Drain on a cooling rack and repeat in batches with the remaining batter.
- Drizzle with the burnt honey and serve.
Tip: Don’t let the honey get too dark, or it will burn and become bitter.
Optional: You can swap out the burnt honey for a good dusting of cinnamon sugar.