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Kitchen Guy’s Apple Fritters

Here’s what you need:
2 large firm, tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4″ rings
1 Tbsp. apple cider
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 large egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 tsp. apple brandy
1/4 cup buttermilk at room temp.
1/2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
Vegetable oil for frying

Here’s how to make it:
In a large bowl, toss apple rings with apple cider and lemon juice. Let stand for at least an hour. To make the batter, whisk egg, sugar, lemon zest in a small bowl until it forms a ribbon when you lift your whisk. Beat in apple brandy (you can substitute apple cider), then buttermilk and then the melted butter. Sift the flour with the baking soda and salt and fold it into the buttermilk mixture until you have a smooth batter. If the batter is too thick, add more buttermilk. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep fryer or pot with deep sides. Drain apple slices and pat dry. Dip slices into batter, letting excess drip off and place gently in hot oil. Dry until the bottom is deep golden brown and the coating puffs, about 2 minutes or so. Carefully turn slices and fry the other side until golden. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.

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