White pudding fritters with spiced Bramley apple ketchup

Instructions

1. Step 1

   To make the ketchup, fry the shallot in a little olive oil until just beginning to soften

2. Step 2

   Once softened, add the chopped apple and cook for a further 2 minutes

3. Step 3

   Add the rest of the spiced apple ketchup ingredients, and gently simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the apples have softened and broken down and the ketchup has reduced. Season with salt to taste

4. Step 4

   Transfer the mixture to a blender and blitz until completely smooth

5. Step 5

   Set aside to cool then chill in the fridge

6. Step 6

   To make the batter for the fritters, add the plain flour, a pinch of salt and baking powder to a bowl, then whisk in the sparkling water until the batter is smooth

7. Step 7

   Pour the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-based saucepan or deep-fat fryer and heat to 180C

8. Step 8

   Cut the white pudding into 1cm thick slices

9. Step 9

   Coat the white pudding slices in the batter. Drain the excess batter from each fritter using a slotted spoon or fork, and carefully place in the fryer

10. Step 10

    Deep fry the fritters in small batches until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes. Remove the fritters from the pan and place onto kitchen towel to drain

11. Step 11

    Repeat until all the white pudding has been fried

12. Step 12

    Season the hot fritters with sea salt, and serve with the ketchup and rocket on the side