I make these for a quick mid afternoon treat with a cup of coffee. I used 1 cooking apple as this is what I was given but any apple would do here. You may choose to add other flavourings that you like such as sultanas (add them to the pan with the apple so they absorb some of the moisture), ginger, cloves, blueberries, etc. or serve with beaten coconut cream or a sorbet to turn into a quick family dessert.
Ingredients (serves 2-3)
- 1 or two apples, depending on size, approx.250g
- 100g self raising flour
- 125ml almond milk
- 100ml aqua faba,
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- Pinch of salt
- 200ml vegetable or olive oil
Method
Peel, core and roughly chop the apple. Put the apple pieces in a small saucepan or frying pan and add 1 tbsp water and the maple syrup. Cook on low to medium heat for 5-7 minutes till the apples are a little soft and all liquid has been absorbed.
In a small bowl beat the aqua faba with an electric mixer to soft peaks.
In a bigger bowl put the flour with the salt and mix. Add the almond milk slowly while whisking to form a loose roux. Add the apples and mix. Using a spatula gently fold in the meringue trying not to knock the air out of the mix.
Bring a frying pan to a medium heat. Add the oil and bring to a high temperature. Test that a small amount of the mix when cropped into the oil sizzles. Reduce the temperature (on my hob which goes from 1 to 9, I fry them at 7) and fry on both sides till golden.
Drain on some kitchen paper and transfer to a bowl. Dust with the sugar and cinnamon and enjoy while warm or serve with coconut cream, sorbet, fresh fruit, drizzled with more maple syrup and basically enjoy them as you like best.