"Cinnamon, cardamom, and freshly ground black pepper lend warm spice to these sweet fritters. Any firm apple works well here. Try Honeycrisp or Pink Lady for sweet floral notes, or Granny Smith, if you prefer a little tartness. A mix of apples is also fun...."
INGREDIENTS
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Canola oil (for frying; about 5-7 cups)
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
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Kosher salt
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1 1/2 cups cold beer (preferably lager or pilsner)
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3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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2 Honeycrisp or other firm sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored, sliced into scant 1/4"-thick rings (8-10 rings per apple)
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A candy thermometer