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Apple Fritters with Orange Glaze

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Apple Fritters with Orange GlazeLara Ferroni

Hanukkah is the celebration of ritual oil that miraculously lasted for eight days instead of one, which is why oil factors prominently during the holiday. While latkes (potato pancakes pan-fried in oil) are traditional—and we've never met a latke we didn't love—why not end the meal this year with apple fritters that are as tender and delicate as cake doughnuts? Drizzled with an orange glaze, they echo the flavors of the winter season.

Editor's Note: This recipe is part of Gourmet's Modern Menu for A Hanukkah Feast. Menu also includes Salmon with Potato "Scales" and Swiss Chard with Horseradish .

Cooks' note:

•Fritters are best freshly made but can be fried (not glazed) 1 day ahead. Once cooled, keep chilled, layered between sheets of parchment or wax paper, in an airtight container. Reheat in a 350°F oven until crisped and warmed through (they will continue to crisp as they cool), 10 to 12 minutes.

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