1. Prepare cinnamon whipped cream. Put cream in a medium bowl and use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat until thickened. Sprinkle in confectioners' sugar and cinnamon and continue beating until almost stiff. Be careful not to overbeat. Refrigerate, covered, until fritters are ready to serve.

2. Prepare fritters. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar, and salt, then add beer and whisk to combine.

3. Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot until a thermometer registers 375 degrees F, or use a deep fryer. When oil is hot, dip apple slices in batter, shaking off excess, and fry until golden brown. Fritters will start to puff up and crisp almost immediately, and will rise to top of oil. Turn over once with a spoon and continue cooking till golden. Lift fritters with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain. Transfer to a platter and serve warm with a dollop of cinnamon whipped cream and a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

Note: A deep-fat thermometer is very useful for deep-frying. Be sure to check that your oil returns to 375 degrees F between batches. This will prevent the food from absorbing too much oil.

Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, May - June 2008