Active: 45 mins Total: 45 min Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a large wide pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 300 degrees. Cut the apples into 1/2 inch-wide sticks to look like fries.
- Working in two batches, toss the apples in the cornstarch until well coated, shaking off the excess. Fry in the hot oil until softened but still pale, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer, let cool, Let the oil return to 300 degrees between batches.
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon in a shallow bowl; set aside. Beat the heavy cream, vanilla and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl with a mixer until medium peaks form.
- Increase the oil temperature to 375 degrees, Working in about three batches, re-fry the apples until crisp and lightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain briefly, then toss in the cinnamon sugar until well coated. Serve warm with the whipped cream for dipping.
