Apple Fritters 2

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 3 apples (we used Braeburn), peeled, cored and diced very small (1/8 inch)
• Powered sugar
• Warm caramel sauce (see accompanying recipes)

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Sift flour again, with sugar, baking powder and salt.
In a large bowl use an electric mixer to beat eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon oil, vanilla and lemon zest. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until smooth. Fold diced apples into batter.
Fill a Dutch oven or stockpot with vegetable oil to at least 2 inches deep. Place over high heat until oil reaches 360 degrees (use a deep-fat thermometer to assure accuracy), then reduce heat to medium. Drop batter by generous tablespoonfuls into the pot, cooking three or four fritters at a time, and fry until deep golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a rack, sprinkle with powered sugar, if desired, and serve immediately with warm caramel sauce.