Pineapple Fritters with Star Anise Maple Syrup

Pineapple Fritters with Star Anise Maple Syrup

  • Preparation 25 min
  • Cooking 20 min
  • Servings 6

These aromatic fritters starring pineapple and made to look like doughnuts are an absolutely perfect treat!

  • Végétarien
  • Végétalien
  • Sans noix
  • Sans lactose
  • Sans produits laitiers
  • Sans oeufs

Categories

Ingredients

  • Star Anise Syrup

    • 1 cup (250 ml) maple syrup
    • 6 star anise
    • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
  • Pineapple

    • 1 1/2 cups (180 g) pastry flour (see note)
    • 3 cups (90 g) crispy rice cereal (Rice Krispies-style)
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 cup (250 ml) water
    • 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 6 rounds, each ½ inch (1.5 cm) thick
    • Vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation

  • Star Anise Syrup

  • Pineapple

Note from Ricardo

Because it’s lighter than regular flour, pastry flour makes a better coating and yields crispier doughnuts.

Personal Note