Apple Fritter

Apple Fritter

With their crispy outsides and fluffy cinnamon and apple filled insides, these Apple Fritters are one of the best of their kind. Top them with powdered sugar or the classic sticky glaze given here—either is just delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 11⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 large egg
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar 
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄3 cup whole milk
• 1 heaping cup peeled and chopped apple
• Vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying

FOR ICING

• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup powdered sugar

How to make

1. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or a deep fryer to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg and granulated sugar. Then add vanilla extract and milk, mixing until thoroughly combined.
4. Gently stir in the flour mixture, stirring until there are no lumps. Gently fold in chopped apple.
5. Once oil is hot, working with 4 to 6 fritters at a time, carefully drop rounded tablespoon of dough into oil. Fry for 1–2 minutes or until golden brown; flip each donut and fry the other side.
6. Remove and drain on a plate lined with newspaper or paper towels. Continue this process until each fritter has been fried.
7. Place wax paper under a wire rack to collect any drippings for an easy cleanup. Then, in a small bowl, whisk together milk and vanilla extract. Add powdered sugar, whisking until smooth.
8. While the fritters are still warm, dip the top of each fritter into the icing, transfer to the wire rack, and let set for 2 minutes.
9. Serve immediately; fritters can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days but are best served fresh.