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Crispy Connecticut Apple Tempura

Taste of Today by By Chef Jamie Roraback

Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009 | Updated 11:47 PM EST

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Turn these beauties into Crispy Connecticut Apple Tempura.

Serves four

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup cold water
1 egg
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 apples, peeled, cored, sliced into ¼-inch thick rings
1 cup sugar, mixed with 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
As needed, vegetable oil for frying

Sift together into a bowl the first measure of flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, egg and vegetable oil. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients, whisk until smooth. The batter should be a little thinner than pancake batter. If too thick, add more water, if too thin, add more flour. Reserve.

Heat a deep fryer with vegetable oil to 350-degrees F. Dip each apple slice in the batter. Let excess batter drip off and carefully place in the fryer.

Fry only 3-4 slices at a time until a light golden color. Drain on briefly on paper towels and then dredge in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating evenly. Great served with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

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