Apple and Cinnamon Fritters with Vanilla Ice cream and Manuka Honey

Ingredients:

• 1 cup self-raising flour
• 1/4 tsp bicarb soda
• 1 cup soda water, chilled
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 large apples
• Canola oil for shallow-frying
• Your favourite vanilla ice-cream
• MGO 30 Manuka honey

Method:

1. Sift the SR flour and bicarb into a bowl. Gradually whisking in the soda water until it becomes a smooth batter.
2. Peel the apples and remove the core. Cut them into thick rounds.  Combine the sugar on a small dish or plate.
3. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium to high heat. Dip 1 apple slice into the batter, allowing excess to drain. Carefully add the apple to the oil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until golden.
4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fritter to a plate lined with paper towel to drain for 20 seconds. Add to cinnamon sugar and toss to coat. Transfer to a plate.
5. Repeat with the remaining apple slices, batter, fry and sugar.
6. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and drizzle the manuka honey over the top.