Appelbeignets (Apple Doughnuts

• 6 apples peeled and cored
• 2 cups plain flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 9/16 cups beer
• oil for deep frying
• icing sugar Mixture, for dusting
• cinnamon for dusting, optional
• vanilla ice cream to serve, optional

1. Cut the apples crossways into rings about 5mm-10mm thick.
2. In a medium mixing bowl add the flour and salt. Add the beer and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
3. Using a medium-large saucepan, fill it with oil until 5cm deep. It is not necessary to have too much oil for the deep frying. Heat it to 190C. I personally don't measure, I test with cubes of bread, when the bread sizzles once dropped in the oil, it's ready, if the bread burns too quick, it's too hot.
4. Working in batches, do not over crowd the saucepan. Dip the apple slices into the batter, I just tap the apple to the side of the bowl once to remove any excess batter, and carefully place into the hot oil. Fry for 1 1/2 minutes on one side, flip over and fry for another 1 1/2 minutes or until crisp and golden. Total cooking time is 3 minutes if your oil is at the right temperature. Transfer to a large tray with paper towels, to drain of any excess oil.
5. Dust generously with icing sugar mixture and cinnamon if using. Serve hot with or without ice cream.
6. Enjoy!

apples, flour, salt, beer, oil, icing sugar, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Appelbeignets-_apple-Doughnuts-1149627 (may not work)