Name: Apple Fritters with Bourbon Ice Cream
Cook time: 50 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes (fritters only)
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 1 pound Pink Lady apples (about 3), peeled, cored, cut into 1/3- to 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup sparkling apple cider; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs, separated; 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; Safflower oil (for deep-frying); Bourbon Ice Cream; Deep-fry equipment

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Apple Fritters with Bourbon Ice CreamTure Lilegraven

Another delicious thing about this addictive dessert? The fritters can be fried up to two hours ahead, then rewarmed just before serving.

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