A classic homemade desert fancied by IGA...

Apple and Beer Donuts by IGA

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 cups (500 ml) baking flour
2. 1 cup (250 ml) cornmeal
3. 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
4. 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder
5. 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground cinnamon
6. 1/8 tsp (0.5 ml) salt
7. 1 cup (250 ml) light or white beer, non-alcoholic
8. 3 eggs
9. 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted butter
10. 1 tbsp (15 ml) orange zest (about 1 orange)
11. 3 tbsp (45 ml) orange juice
12. 1 tbsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
13. 3 apples, diced
14. Sufficient amount of canola oil for frying
15. To taste, icing sugar for dusting

PREPARATION

1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, whisk the beer, eggs, butter, orange zest, orange juice and vanilla. Then stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, just enough to moisten. Add the apples.
3. Heat a large saucepan containing 2 inches (5 cm) of oil until an instant-measurement thermometer reads 375 °F (190 °C).
4. Gently drop 1 tbsp (15 ml) spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry a few balls at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
5. Using tongs, gently remove the donuts from the oil, drain them on paper towels and sprinkle with icing sugar.
6. Serve donuts warm, if desired, topped with French vanilla ice cream.