Hot Apple Fritters

By á-46

The batter is extremely easy to make and comes together so quickly! Frying does not have to be intimidating either! Just use a heavy bottomed pot and a candy thermometer to help you keep a close eye on the temperature! I like to dice the apples a little bit on the larger side so that you get a nice bite of apple each time you bite into the fritter! You may prefer a smaller dice, or to shred the apple. The choice is yours! Make sure to roll the freshly fried fritters in cinnamon sugar and top with a little powdered sugar for good measure!

They are best enjoyed warm and right out of the oil. If you need to keep them warm for longer, just place them in a warmed oven (about 200 degrees). You can also enjoy these delicious apple fritters with a cool glass of apple cider sangria!

Ingredients

• 2 cups of unbleached all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2/3 cup of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tablespoons of melted butter
• 1 cup of milk
• 3 medium sized apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• canola oil for frying (you will need about a quart)
• cinnamon sugar for topping
• confectioners sugar for dusting

Details

Servings 18
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium sized bowl.

In a measuring cup, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Slowly mix the wet mixture with the dry mixture until the mixture is completely moistened. Gently stir in the diced apples.

Heat the canola oil to 375 F.

Using a cookie scoop or a teaspoons, drop the batter into the hot oil. Use a slotted spoon to turn them after about a minute. Cook until golden brown.

Make sure to regulate the heat to keep it at 375 F, this way the fritters will cook all of the way through!

Use the slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the hot oil and place on a paper towel lined plate. As soon as they are slightly cooled, quickly roll them in the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with the rest of the batter. Sprinkle the warm fritters with powdered sugar. Make sure to enjoy them warm!