Apple Fritters

By msweeney

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into small dice
• Powdered sugar, for dusting, optional
• Serving suggestions: breakfast sausage and bacon

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Heat a couple of inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium to medium-low heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 340 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a fork, then add the milk, melted butter and vanilla. Gently fold the dry and wet ingredients together until just combined (do not over-mix). Fold in the apples, adding enough to make a very chunky batter.

Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, 6 to 8 at a time. Fry until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm with sausage and bacon!