Instead of vegetable oil, fry the apples in clarified butter. They will be even more flavorful and tasty. Do not use olive oil, its specific taste makes it less suitable for this dessert.

If you’ll be using this pan frequently, opting for a material like reinforced cast metal should ensure longevity. Fried apples are ideally served warm, but they can also be enjoyed at room temperature. For those with a sweet tooth, I recommend dusting them with powdered sugar before serving, especially if you used tart apples! Dip apple slices in the pancake batter on both sides with a fork and allow excess batter to dripp off a bit. Fry battered apple rings for couple minutes until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with the remaining apple slices until all of the batter has been used. Heat a heavy-based frying pan or flat griddle pan (not ridged) over a low-medium heat. Brush with a little butter and olive oil and, using kitchen paper, blot off any excess fat from the pan.

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This apple recipe can be prepared in a deep fryer without issue. However, an air fryer is not suited. Melt the butter either on the stove or in the microwave. Mix flour with baking powder. Heat the milk so that it is lukewarm but not hot. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, lukewarm milk, sugar, and salt. Stir in the flour mixture with the baking powder. Finally, whisk in the melted butter and let the smooth batter stand for 10 minutes. Tip the flour, yeast, sugar and salt into a medium-sized bowl, whisk to combine and make a well in the middle.

STEP 1: Prepare the pancake batter first, as it will need to rest for a while before you start dipping the apple rings into it. Pancake batter Consider how you’ll be using this pan. If you just want to use it to make crêpes and pancakes, you can go for a smaller size (around the 24cm mark). However, if you want this to double up as a fryer, go for a larger diameter. TIP: For more festive occasions, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce. ➜ How long do fried apple rings last?Fresh apples; sweet or tart, whatever you have available. Keep in mind that firmer apples will retain their texture better and won't be as mushy when fried. Canola oil; for frying. Sunflower oil can also be used, or if you want the fried apples to smell amazing, try clarified butter.