Apple Fritters

By á-51

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbs sugar
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 cups buttermilk or milk
• 4 tsp veg oil plus 2 cups for frying (or canola)
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 2 cups all purpose flour(you can use gluten free flour as well)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 4 med tart apples such as granny smith, cored, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch thick rings

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. In another bowl whisk milk, 4 tsp oil and eggs. Stir in flour , tbs sugar, baking powder and salt

2. In large, heavy high-sided skillet, heat 2 cups oil until it reaches 375 with a candy thermometer (or if water spatters when you flick drops of it in). In batches, coat apples in batter and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes per batch, flipping halfway through

3. Transfer to a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain. Toss apples in cinnamon sugar and serve immediately. Makes about 20