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Pineapple Fritters a la Celestine

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Ingredients:

• 2 large pineapples, peeled, cored and thickly sliced
• Superfine granulated sugar, for dredging and sprinkling
• 1/4 cup kirsch
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 7/8 cup beer
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• Pinch of salt
• Apricot jam, for spreading
• 2 egg whites, whisked
• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Instructions:

1. Dredge the pineapple with sugar, then sprinkle generously with the kirsch. Let steep for 30 to 40 minutes.
2. Sift the flour and mix with the water, beer, oil, brandy and salt to make a batter.
3. Dry the pineapple slices on a paper towel, then coat them with a thin layer of apricot jam.
4. While the oil is heating, fold the whisked egg whites into the batter.
5. Take the fruit and batter to the stove. When the oil is hot (350 degrees), dip the pineapple slices into the batter, then fry until golden brown on both sides.
6. Serve hot, sprinkled with sugar if desired.