Fast Homemade Applesauce (Facon, Apple & Cheddar Fritters)
Quick tip - if a recipe calls for applesauce (not something I generally keep in my pantry), it’s fast and easy to make it from scratch.
To make one cup of applesauce simply peel and core two apples. Place in a pot with an inch of water covering the bottom. Cover the pot and heat on high. Once the water is at a strong boil, reduce the heat to medium high. When the apples are completely soft (approximately 20 minutes from start to finish I think, I wasn’t paying a ton of attention) drain them, reserving the water, and mash them using a ricer (I’m sure just mashing them with a fork or in a blender would have decent results as well). Add cinnamon and/or sugar if desired, use the reserved water to thin out the consistency if necessary - I did neither.
I used the applesauce to make these Facon, Apple & Cheddar Fritters, if you use a soy based facon they just happen to be gluten free.
Facon, Apple & Cheddar Fritters
serves 4
1 c quinoa flour (most other flours would work fine as well, but quinoa adds protein)
1 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c cream
5 slices facon, diced
1/2 c applesauce
3 oz sharp cheddar, diced
1/2c diced apple (plus wedges for serving)
2 scallions, sliced
oil for deep frying
yogurt
Whisk together flour, baking powder & salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together egg & milk separatlely, then pour over the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add the applesauce and blend well. Fold in the remaining ingredients (besides the oil & yogurt of course).
Heat three inches of oil in a medium pot to 370F. Add tablespoon sized drops of batter to the oil and fry (keeping the temperature above 355F), turning once until the fritters are dark golden. Remove from pot & drain paper towels.
Serve with yogurt, apple slices, and a fruity white wine to cut the richness.
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