Active Time

　　25 min

　　Total Time

　　25 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 32 fritters

　　1 cup all-purpose flour

　　3 tablespoons granulated sugar

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1 cup cold beer (not dark)

　　10 cups vegetable oil

　　2 apples (1 lb), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick

　　Confectioners sugar for dusting

　　

Step 1

Stir together flour, granulated sugar, and salt, then add beer and whisk to combine. Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot until thermometer registers 375°F.

　　

Step 2

Dip apple slices in batter, shaking off excess, and fry, about 8 at a time, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer fritters with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve warm, dusted with confectioners sugar.