Homemade Apple Fritters

These are really YUMMY~~

Apple Fritters

(Makes 10 Fritters)

FRITTERS

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch pieces

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¾ cup apple cider (MUST be apple cider NOT apple juice)

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 cups peanut or vegetable oil

GLAZE

2 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar

¼ cup apple cider (MUST be apple cider NOT apple juice)

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1. Spread prepared apples in single layer on paper towel-line baking sheet and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk cider, eggs and melted butter in medium bowl until combined. Stir apples into flour mixture. Stir in cider mixture until incorporated.
2. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350 degree. Use a 1/3-cup measuring cup to transfer portions to the hot oil. Press batter lightly against the bottom of the pan to spread out a bit with the back of a spoon—this will help flatten them. Fry, adjusting burner as necessary to maintain oil temperature between 325 and 350 degrees, until deep golden brow, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Bring oil back to 350 degrees and repeat with remaining batter. Let fritters cool 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk confectioners’ sugar, cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl until smooth. Top each fritter with 1 heaping tablespoon glaze let glaze set 10 minutes. Serve.