Applewood Julep and Apple Fritters

Any time we make a trip to the Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg area of Tennessee, we ALWAYS make it a point to stop by the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant in Sieverville.  Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you cannot, I repeat, you cannot go wrong with anything you choose from their menus.

I think their breakfasts are my favorite though. The Applewood Julep & Apple Fritters they serve with their meals are so good. I could make a meal off the fritters alone.   I found the recipes several years ago, so I thought I would share. Hope you enjoy.

Applewood Julep

1 Qt.      Apple juice
1 Cup    Orange juice
1 Cup    Pineapple juice
1/4 Cup  Lemon Juice

Mix and serve over ice. Serves 6



Apple Fritters

1  Cup milk                                   1 Cup apples w/ skins, chopped but not too fine
1 egg, beaten                                 3 Cups cake flour
4 Tbs. butter, melted                     2 Tbs. baking powder
1/4 Cup sugar                                1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt                                    1 Orange (rind & juice)

Beat egg. In mixing bowl, combine milk, egg and butter. Add the orange juice, rind, chopped apples and vanilla.  Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir into milk mixture with spoon until blended.  Do not over mix.  Preheat canola oil in skillet to about 350 degrees.  Drop batter off the end of a teaspoon into hot oil.  Fry until golden brown. Turn fritters so they will brown evenly. Allow to cool.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar(optional)



http://www.applewoodfarmhouserestaurant.com/