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A tempting selection of elegant and stylish desserts is beautifully laid out in this full-colour cookbook. Featured amongst the many luscious dessert recipes are informative how-to guides and illustrated step-by-step instructions to challenge every cook's hidden gourmet talents.
Decadent Desserts
Maple Apple Fritters

Maple Apple Fritters      "Maple Apple Fritters" is available in PDF format print friendly version
These golden, battered rings of apple are sprinkled with cinnamon and served with a sweet Maple Cream. The flavours are warm and oh, so comforting!
 
MAPLE CREAM
Maple (or maple-flavoured) syrup1/2 cup125 mL
Sour cream1/2 cup125 mL
Brown sugar, packed1/3 cup75 mL
 
Whipping cream1 cup250 mL
 
All-purpose flour1 1/2 cups375 mL
Granulated sugar2 tbsp.30 mL
Salt1/4 tsp.1 mL
 
Large eggs22
Beer1 cup250 mL
Cooking oil2 tbsp.30 mL
 
Granulated sugar1/3 cup75 mL
Ground cinnamon1/2 tsp.2 mL
 
Large tart cooking apples (such as Granny Smith)33
Cooking oil, for deep-frying
 
Maple Cream: Combine first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan. Heat and stir on medium until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a gentle boil. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes, without stirring, until slightly thickened. Cool completely.

Beat whipping cream in small bowl until soft peaks form. Add maple mixture. Stir. Cover. Chill. Makes 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) cream.

Combine flour, first amount of granulated sugar and salt in large bowl. Make a well in centre.

Add next 3 ingredients to well. Mix well. Cover. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.

Combine second amount of granulated sugar and cinnamon in separate small bowl.

Core and peel apples, leaving apples whole. Cut into 1/3 inch (1 cm) thick slices (you will need 32 slices). Dip individual slices into batter. Deep-fry, in batches, in hot (375°F, 190°C) cooking oil for about 2 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with cinnamon mixture. Serve with Maple Cream. Serves 8.
 
1 serving: 518 Calories; 26.6 g Total Fat (11.5 g Mono, 4.5 g Poly, 9 g Sat);
96 mg Cholesterol; 64 g Carbohydrate; 2 g Fibre; 5 g Protein; 116 mg Sodium
 
 
 
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