Vegan apple, cinnamon and vanilla fritters

Name: Vegan apple, cinnamon and vanilla fritters
Total time: 60 min
Yield: For 34 units
Ingredients: 200 gr. wheat flour; 50 gr. whole cane sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 175 ml. soy milk (unsweetened); 1 pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon flax seeds; 3 tablespoons water; 1 apple (small); 40 gr. non-hydrogenated margarine (melted); 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; sunflower oil (for frying); whole cane sugar (for coating)

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These fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with little pieces of fresh apple that give them an irresistible contrast of textures and a fruity touch. But what really sets them apart is, without a doubt, the delicious aromatic note provided by the cinnamon and vanilla.

Like torrijas, fritters are very filling, which is why they are so typically eaten during Holy Week: in the past, Christians used to eat simple sweets that nonetheless gave them enough energy to face the days of fasting that religion required during Lent and Holy Week, when they could only have one main meal a day.

Although recipes for buñuelos can be found in Spain from the 16th century, the word "buñuelo" comes from the Roman word "puñuelo", the name given to the balls of dough that the Romans made by kneading them with their fists. However, the sweet fritters that have come down to us today are part of the great culinary legacy of al-Andalus, where they originated.

Fritters are very easy to make with very common, simple ingredients. The only things to bear in mind are that they double in size when fried (so we will take small portions of dough when dropping them into the oil, to end up with fritters about 3 cm in diameter), and that the oil must be very hot so that the batter floats, but not too hot, because that would form a hard crust that would prevent the fritter from puffing up.

In the case of these particular fritters, we have added little pieces of soft, sweet apple (Golden Delicious), which lets us use less sugar and makes the texture of the pieces creamier and juicier.

As well as making the fritters even more delicious, adding apple to this dessert also gives us nutrients such as fiber, flavonoids, vitamins A, C, E and B-group vitamins (especially B3 and B6), calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.

Notes

We have used Golden apple, but if you prefer, you can use any other variety of apples, although the texture and flavor will vary a bit depending on the class you use (this can be more acidic, more floury ...).

When selecting vegetable margarine, see that it is not hydrogenated and does not contain palm oil or any ingredient of animal origin (eg, some margarines contain gelatin and vitamin D of animal origin among its ingredients).

It is very important that the oil is neither too cold nor too hot, since if not, the fritters will be undone or will be hard on the outside too soon, preventing them from growing. Ideally, it is approximately 170º, which you can check if , when you put a little dough into the pan, it rises to the surface quickly.

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Step 1
Grind the flax seeds and mix them with the water, stir and let them hydrate for 15 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2
In a bowl, put the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon. Mix everything with a spoon and set aside.
Step 3
In a cup, melt the margarine and put it in a saucepan with the soy milk and the vanilla extract. Add the flax and water mixture we set aside, stir everything well and pour it into the bowl with the dry ingredients.

Step 4
Peel, wash and core the apple, cut it into small pieces, add it to the bowl and mix everything well, making sure there are no lumps. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Heat plenty of oil in a deep pan so the fritters float in the oil. Take small portions of dough with a small spoon and, with another small spoon, push the dough off into the oil so it keeps a rounded shape. Fry in small batches over medium heat so they cook well both inside and out and, when the fritters are golden, take them out and place them on paper towels or in a colander to remove excess oil.
Step 6
Once all the fritters are fried and drained, roll them in the sugar set out on a plate so they are well coated with sugar on all sides. When they are all ready, serve them freshly made.

Vegan apple, cinnamon and vanilla fritters

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