Ricotta Fritters
1.) Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil over moderate heat. Set a large wire rack over baking sheet, top with paper towels and position it near the saucepan.
2.) Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla with wooden spoon. Add ricotta and beat until smooth. Add the flour and baking powder and beat just until blended.
3.) Using a very small ice cream scoop or 2 teaspoons, slide 8 walnut-size rounds of batter into the hot oil. Fry over moderate heat turning a few times for about 3-4 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
4.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fritters to the rack to drain. Continue frying fritters in batches. Arrange the fritters on a platter and dust well with caster or icing sugar.
Honeyed Apples
1.) Melt butter in small frying pan
2.) Add apples and cook stirring for 3 minutes or until softened.
3.) Add honey and cook for 3 minutes, or until apples have been caramelised and honey has reduced.
Serve both together on plates. Top with lemon zest if desired.
