Sweet Battered Fruit
From The Episode: Fiesta!  
Date Posted: 4/5/2008
Of course they are delicious! These piping hot sweet treats are yours to devour…and believe me they will disappear as quickly as they are presented. Drizzled with cinnamon scented syrup they fall into the category of ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1-2 Apples
• 1-2 Peaches

Cinnamon Syrup

• 4 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 cup corn syrup
• Mix together in a small bowl.

Pour 2- 3 inches of oil in large saucepan over medium heat until oil reaches 325 degrees.  As the oil heats make the Cinnamon syrup and set aside.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, water, oil and egg.  Whisk until ingredients become a batter.
Slice and core the apples or peaches about 1/2 inches thick at widest part. Place the slices in the batter until ready to fry.
When the oil is hot, start frying the fruit.  These cook very quickly so turn as soon as they are golden browned on one side and cook the other until golden brown, approximately 60 to 70 seconds.  Immediately place them on paper towel to absorb any excess grease.  Transfer to plate and drizzle with the cinnamon syrup mixture. 

Optional fruits:

• Pineapple cubes
• A previously baked sweet potato cut into cubes
• Apricots