Apples in Šlafor

by Irina Janakievska, featured in The Balkan Kitchen

Published by Hardie Grant

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Introduction

Perhaps the most appropriate name for a weekend breakfast, these are apples in dressing gowns (šlafor or šlafrok being adaptations of the German word, schlafrock). It was a happy weekend indeed when my mother made these as a special treat. They would also work very well as a dessert with ice cream, but for me these are the perfect thing to eat on a weekend morning, still wearing your pyjamas and dressing gown.

As featured in

The Balkan Kitchen

Image of Irina Janakievska — Photo by Liz Seabrook

Ingredients

Serves: 4

Metric Cups

125 grams plain flour
1 medium egg
100 millilitres full fat milk
25 grams unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon caster sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting)
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon rum (optional)
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
sunflower oil (for frying)
2 - 3 eating (dessert) apples peeled, cored and sliced in 1 cm (½ inch) thick rings
icing sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium egg
scant ½ cup whole milk
1 ounce unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon superfine sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting)
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon rum (optional)
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
vegetable oil (for frying)
2 - 3 eating (dessert) apples peeled, cored and sliced in 1 cm (½ inch) thick rings
confectioners' sugar

Method

Apples in Šlafor is a guest recipe by Irina Janakievska so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe

First, prepare the batter. Mix together the flour, egg, milk, butter, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, lemon zest, rum (if using) and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk until well combined and smooth. Cover and set aside to rest for at least 30 minutes.
Pour 2cm (¾ inch) oil into a medium frying pan. Heat over a medium-high heat until the oil reaches 175°C (350°F) or a little batter dropped into it sizzles immediately.
Drop the apple slices into the batter and coat them well. Lift out four to six coated slices and place them in the pan, frying for 2–3 minutes on each side until they are slightly puffed up and golden brown. Lift them out with a slotted spoon and place them on a tray lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining apple slices. Dust the apple fritters with icing sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Serve warm.

First, prepare the batter. Mix together the flour, egg, milk, butter, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, lemon zest, rum (if using) and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk until well combined and smooth. Cover and set aside to rest for at least 30 minutes.
Pour 2cm (¾ inch) oil into a medium frying pan. Heat over a medium-high heat until the oil reaches 175°C (350°F) or a little batter dropped into it sizzles immediately.
Drop the apple slices into the batter and coat them well. Lift out four to six coated slices and place them in the pan, frying for 2–3 minutes on each side until they are slightly puffed up and golden brown. Lift them out with a slotted spoon and place them on a tray lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining apple slices. Dust the apple fritters with confectioners' sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Serve warm.